Job Details

PS Nurse Practitioner

Position Number: 6390904
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

PS Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

As a Women's Health Advanced Practice Clinician, your contributions will be vital in providing evidence-based care for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause symptoms in the Midlife Women's Health and Menopause Medicine Program. The ideal candidate must be a certified menopause practitioner and have passed the competency exam. In addition, medical experience in sexual medicine, vulvar disorders, and weight management is desirable.
Type: full-time, between 30-40 hours/week
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (with admin time)

Essential Functions:

Serves in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Midlife Women's Health, and Menopause Medicine Program. Will work in menopause clinics and medical group visits in an ambulatory setting.
Collaborates and works closely with the medical director of the program, other clinician peers, learners/trainees, medical assistants, health care support staff, and unlicensed admin support staff.
Perform services in the clinic including, but not limited to, well-woman care/annual exams, treating perimenopause/menopause symptoms with a variety of methods, including traditional and integrative health approaches, and managing common primary care concerns.
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 the patient's condition.
Consult 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 the 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 and educational events/forums for health care professionals and community women.
Counsels patients, families, and significant others about health and illness and promotes health maintenance.
Supports an inclusive, transparent, and supportive work environment

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.

Requirements

Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited program as a Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife or Physician Assistant.
Certified Menopause Practitioner and successful completion of competency exam.
Preferred medical experience in sexual medicine, vulvar disorders, and weight management.
Prior experience and/or background in midlife women's health & menopause care preferred.
Strong clinical and assessment skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

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

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42517B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (with admin time)
Department: 00925 - General Obstetrics & Gyn Div
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $96,000 - $185,746 DOQ
Close Date: 10/31/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/185780