PS Nurse Practitioner

Overview

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.

Menopause Care is Required. Menopause Society Certification (MSCP) is preferred. Type: full-time, 30-40 hours/week.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (with admin time).

• Serves in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Midlife Women's Health, and Menopause Medicine Program. Works in menopause clinics and medical group visits in an ambulatory setting.
• Collaborates with the medical director, other clinician peers, learners/trainees, medical assistants, health care support staff, and unlicensed admin support staff.
• Performs services in the clinic including well-woman care/annual exams, treating perimenopause/menopause symptoms with traditional and integrative health approaches, and managing common primary care concerns.
• Assesses the physical condition of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
• Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on the patient’s condition.
• Consults with physicians regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess 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 in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
• Maintains medical records in accordance with policies and completes required documentation.
• 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 a transparent and supportive work environment.

• 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.
• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Utah.
• Utah prescriptive privileges; national certification with successful completion of a nationally accredited examination.
• ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by department or privileging criteria.

• 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 physicians regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess 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 related therapeutic treatments in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
• Complies with medical records policies regarding documentation; 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 care, including emergency measures when needed.

Placement details:

Requisition PRN
43489B.

Work schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (with admin time).

Location:

Campus. Pay Range: $96,000 - $185,746 DOQ. Open until filled.  the posting.

This job description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed and is not a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.