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**Open Date** 01/06/2026

**Requisition Number** PRN43962B

**Job Title** PS Nurse Practitioner

**Working Title** Nurse Practitioner/ APRN

**Career Progression Track** UGR

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Professional

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday-Friday, Currently 4 days per week with some flexibility

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00220 - Anesthesiology

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $100,000 - $125,000

**Close Date** 03/31/2026

**Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 01/19/2026

Job Summary

The NP/ APRN role provides specialized care and treatment to high-risk surgical patients seen in an outpatient presurgical clinic, both independently and supervised by an anesthesiologist MD. This role sees these high-risk patients in person, performs histories and physicals, and evaluates for cardiopulmonary disease, frailty, anemia, malnourishment, diabetes, and anesthesia specific concerns like airway placement. Other work includes coordination of care and ordering labs for basic optimization, and followup of referrals and studies. Learning and understanding basic management of key risk factors for poor surgical outcomes is necessary. Individuals with experience in/around operating rooms, in perioperative medicine, family practice, oncology, or internal medicine are preferable.

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 Department of Anesthesiology 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

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 allduties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.

2. Formulates the medical plan and further evaluation 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. Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.

6. Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.

7. Participates in quality improvement activities.

8. Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.

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

2 years NP experience with demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty of perioperative medicine, family or internal medicine is preferred.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The 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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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.

To 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 Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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