Job Summary
NeuroCritical Care Unit (Neuro ICU)
is looking for an NP/PA to join our team. ICU care to neurological and neurosurgical patients with residents,
fellows, and ICU intensivists. This position provides primary care and treatment to a group of patients in a
clinic or hospital unit. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to
State Law.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
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.
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
Inpatient experience or neuro
experience
Special Instructions
The hiring department will consider both PA and NP candidates for the available single
opening. If you are an PA interested in the position, please apply at the following link:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/201857
Requisition Number: PRN45112B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Sunday,
Holidays, some Nights, tipically 12-13 hours, 3 shifts a week
Department: 01944 – Vascular
Location: Campus
Pay
Rate Range: Depending on Experience
Close Date: 8/13/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/202385
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