PS Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

Great opportunity for Utah licensed NP to join a dedicated
team of professionals tailoring diabetes care to adult patients. We provide inpatient diabetes or hyperglycemia care and treatment to adult
patients admitted to the hospital with wide range of surgical and non-surgical conditions. Requires ability to treat hyperglycemia and
diabetes and understand associated comorbidities such kidney disease, heart disease, steroid therapy, tube feeding, total parenteral
nutrition, and various surgical conditions. Candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of the different types of diabetes and the
medications used to treat each are strongly preferred.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Science
Center exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. The Health Sciences Center seeks
faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility , integrity, quality and trust
that are integral to our mission.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions
1. Assesses the physical
condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
2. Formulates the medical plan and
prognosis based on patient’s condition.
3. Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
4. Orders,
interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
5. Performs
selected placement and interpretation of medical devices used in diabetes care
6. Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or
other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
7. Complies with medical
records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal
documents.
8. Participates in quality improvement activities.
9. Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and
illness, and promotes health maintenance.
10. Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency
measures.

Problem Solving
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined
above.
Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area.
Demonstrated leadership, teaching, research and
communication skills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

This 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.

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

• Comprehensive knowledge of diabetes and diabetic
  complications.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize motivational interviewing and other tools for health behavior change.
• Knowledge and ability to initiate and interpret continuous glucose monitoring (CGMS)and insulin pumps.
• Knowledge and ability to
  treat diabetes in pregnancy, including knowledge of current standards of care for diabetes in pregnancy, including gestational diabetes and
  pre-existing type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the setting of pregnancy

Special Instructions

Requisition Number:
PRN44524B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Full time, inpatient only position, 1 FTE, 2080
hours7 days on, 7 days off unless covering for another provider, with maximum of 8 consecutive work days, including holidays, 22 weekends
per year
Department: 00236 – Endocrinology/Diabetes Researc
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: Dependent on
experience
Close Date: 6/12/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/198124

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