Job Summary
The ideal candidate will provide antepartum care, routine
gynecologic services and primary care in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, General Division and Maternal Fetal Medicine
Division.
As 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, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our
mission.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Serves in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology,
General Division and Maternal Fetal Medicine Division. Will function broadly within the specialty of OB/GYN, caring for both high and low
risk patients in a clinic environment. - Works with medical assistants, health care assistants and unlicensed support staff.
- Manage advanced-practice OBGYN patients & clinic including, but not limited to well-woman care/annual exams, obstetrical and gynecologic
problems, routine prenatal care and testing, and some primary care problems. - Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients
by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories. - Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s
condition. - Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates
diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs. - Performs selected invasive
procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence. - Initiates and/or recommends medical drug
therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy. - Complies
with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records
and legal documents. - Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Counsels patients, families and significant others
about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance. - Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals
requiring emergency measures. - Manage follow-up and patient care, triage calls, review lab data, review and prepare client EMR for
each clinic day, assist in patient care, bill and code for services, via in person or phone calls for patients in both the Maternal Fetal
Medicine and the General Divisions in the Department of OBGYN, and/or in tertiary clinics outside of the hospital (ex: Madsen Women’s health
clinic), messaging or other methods as appropriate through telephone, Epic, Outlook, pager or other means of messaging. - Works
closely with support staff (MA’s, healthcare assistants, Immunization nurses, and externs) in clinic, provide leadership and assistance to
medical students, and residents.
Team Culture
- Supports an inclusive, transparent and supportive work
environment. - Reliable, displays a positive attitude, does not engage in gossip, supports the team and is flexible.
- Communicates problems, issues and frustrations to supervisor and/or OB/WCSL Leadership.
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.
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
Special
Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN45177B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Some earlier mornings and later evenings may be required. There is also the option to work 4 10
hour days.
Department: 00925 – General Obstetrics & Gyn Div
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $96,000-
$185,746
Close Date: 8/28/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/202733
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