Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

Job Summary
The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology has an immediate opening for a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join an innovative team of providers at the University of Utah and Primary Children's Hospital. The Nurse Practitioner will provide care and treatment for children with sleep disorders in an outpatient clinic setting at Primary Children's Hospital. Additional responsibilities will include education, advocacy, research, and quality improvement. The Nurse Practitioner will collaboratively deliver coordinated and goal-directed care for children with sleep-related disorders and other medical comorbidities.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
• 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/



Responsibilities
Essential Functions

1. Provides treatment and evaluation for Pediatric Sleep patients in the Outpatient setting at Primary Children's Hospital. Perform appropriate assessments, obtain histories and complete physical examinations to develop and implement an appropriate management plan and complete relevant documentation. Uses knowledge of pediatric physical, social, emotional and developmental functioning to develop a working diagnosis for the development and implementation of treatment plans.
2. Orders and interprets patient polysomnography (sleep studies).
3. Completes timely and accurate documentation of all pertinent clinical findings in the electronic patient medical record to facilitate communication with care team.
4. Assistance with non-invasive ventilation including obtaining adherence data and assisting with mask fitting during clinic, and assistance with ordering necessary medical equipment and supplies for patients.
5. Provides management of patient/parent phone calls, handling prescription needs, forms, letters, and providing advice regarding Pediatric Sleep issues. Provides patient/family education and coordination of care.
6. Provide patient/family education on the pathophysiology and treatment of pediatric sleep-related disorders, including the sleep apnea, daytime sleepiness, insomnia, mechanism and side effects of medications to promote high-quality care. Counsel patients, families and others about health and illness and promote health maintenance.
7. Conduct outpatient visits for established patients with sleep disorders to continuously manage their condition, medications and treatment outcomes. Order, follow-up and interpret diagnostic tests, recommend care plan changes, schedule future testing and document care in the electronic medical record.
8. Draft letters of medical necessity, support prior authorization processes, and coordinate the completion of appropriate forms and provision of supporting documentation.
9. Perform other duties as assigned, including giving input in performance evaluations, coordinating quality improvement initiatives, assisting with staff development and education, and serving as a preceptor for healthcare trainees.
10. Applicant may be involved in seeing patients involved in clinical research protocols.
    
    

DisclaimerThis job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Problem Solving

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

CommentsWorking Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications
Required
Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.
Preferred
Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.
Utah State prescriptive privileges.
Licensure is obtained by completing a Master's degree in Nursing or equivalency (the only equivalency to the Master's degree is current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certification which requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited examination.
UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences
Preferences

• Prior experience working in pediatrics or sleep medicine is preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Computer skills and proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet Explorer, and electronic medical records.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN37818B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be required based on operational needs.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $105,893 to $125,000
Close Date:
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/168176


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