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Job description
PS Nurse Practitioner (Shoulder Division)
This position provides primary care and treatment to a group ofpatients in a clinic or hospital unit with Orthopaedic SurgeryShoulder Division. This position may be required to access andadminister medications within their scope of practice and accordingto State Law.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients byperforming physical examinations and obtaining medicalhistories.
Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient'scondition.
Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans andtreatment.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify andassess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/ordiagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other formsof related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance withapproved protocols/policy.
Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete andaccurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintainsrequired records and legal documents.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Counsels patients, families and significant others about health andillness, and promotes health maintenance.
Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care ofindividuals requiring emergency measures.
Problem Solving
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlinedabove.
Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge ofspecialty area.
Demonstrated leadership, teaching, research and communicationskills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State ofUtah.
Preferred
Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by yourdepartment or by privileging criteria.
Utah State prescriptive privileges.
Licensure is obtained by completing a Master's degree in Nursing orequivalency (the only equivalency to the Master's degree is currentlicensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certificationwhich requires the successful completion of a nationally accreditedexamination.
UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers applyfor credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill allassociated requirements We protect our patients,coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitiveemployees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospitalpolicy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medicalcontraindications or religious beliefs that object tovaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform theessential functions of the job as outlined in the positiondescription.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the generalnature and level of work performed by employees within thisclassification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted asa comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities andqualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Requisition Number: PRN46093B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – FridayHours vary betweenapprox. 0700 – 1800
Department: 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $105,000 - $150,000
Close Date: 10/02/2026
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Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
Who can apply
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