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nOpen Date 08/31/2026
nRequisition Number PRN46073B
nJob Title PS Nurse Practitioner
nWorking Title PS Nurse Practitioner - Heart Failure/Transplant
nCareer Progression Track UGR
nTrack Level
nFLSA Code Professional
nPatient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
nStandard Hours per Week 40
nFull Time or Part Time? Full Time
nShift Day
nWork Schedule Summary
nDaytime shifts only. No call (outside of regular working hours). The exact schedule is TBD (anticipated to be 8–10-hour shifts, including weekends and some holidays).
nVP Area U of U Health - Academics
nDepartment 00226 - Cardiology
nLocation Campus
nCity Salt Lake City, UT
nType of Recruitment External Posting
nPay Rate Range 113,597 - 150,033.00 BOE
nClose Date 11/30/2026
nPriority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 08/31/2026
nJob Summary
nThe Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work on our Heart Failure/Transplant team. The ideal candidate is someone who has been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner for at least one year and who has experience with cardiac patients.
nAs a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, and quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
nResponsibilities
nResponsibilities
nnnAssesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
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nnFormulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.
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nnConsults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
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nnOrders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
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nnPerforms selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
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nnInitiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
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nnComplies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
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nnParticipates in quality improvement activities.
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nnCounsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.
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nnEvaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.
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n nThis job description 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.
nMinimum Qualifications
nRequired
nLicensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.
nPreferred
nCertification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.
nUtah State prescriptive privileges.
nLicensure 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.
nUHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.
nThis 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.
nApplicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
nDisclaimer
nThis 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.
nPreferences
nUtah State prescriptive privileges preferred.
nOne year of Cardiology experience preferred
nType Benefited Staff
nSpecial Instructions Summary
nAdditional Information
nThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
nThis position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
nThe University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
nVeterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
nConsistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
nTo request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the:University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
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nAs perUniversity of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
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