Announcement
Details
Open Date
11/10/2026
Requisition Number
PRN46710B
Job Title
PS Nurse Practitioner
Working Title
PS Nurse Practitioner
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
12, 13-hour shifts per month with some night, weekend, and holiday requirements.
No out-of-hospital call.
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00265 - Cardiothoracic Division
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
107411.20 - 166483.20
Close Date
02/10/2027
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
CVICU Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated nurse practitioner or physician's assistant to join our cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) team. The APP will provide advanced care and support to critically ill patients recovering from cardiac surgery including management of mechanical circulatory support and heart/lung transplants. This a role that will allow you to practice to the fullest extent of your scope and capabilities.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive assessments and physical exams of patients with cardiovascular conditions after cardiovascular surgery.
Manage and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team in the care-planning and management of post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients.
Familiarity with and management of vasoactive infusions including titration of vasopressors and management of cardiogenic shock with inotropic infusions.
Prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostic tests.
Provide critical care support including management of mechanical ventilation and mechanical circulatory support (MCS).
Responsible for bedside procedures including arterial line placement, central line placement, pigtail thoracostomy tube placement, and intubation.
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
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
