Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Pediatric Hospitalists)

Intermountain Health

Ogden, UT - McKay-Dee Hospital

This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will join the newly created Pediatric Hospitalist team at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. Working throughout the hospital, the APP will primarily provide care on the general pediatric unit, cover routine newborn care in the well-baby nursery and consult in the emergency department. As part of that patient care, this position is accountable to: deliver optimal patient care through effective clinical practice; education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others; consultation with other healthcare providers; and maintain current knowledge regarding options for optimal patient care and outcomes.

This is a full time, fully benefits-eligible opportunity. The APP will work primarily on the third shift, with scheduling anticipated to be 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 15 shifts per month, though this may vary to meet patient care needs. 

Ogden is a city north of Salt Lake City, in Utah. It’s a gateway to ski resorts like Snowbasin, Powder Mountain and Nordic Valley. George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park features life-size models and a paleontology lab. Historic 25th Street and is now a shopping and dining hub. McKay-Dee Hospital is a not-for-profit health system. With 310 licensed beds, it is the third largest hospital in the Intermountain system, and the fourth largest hospital in Utah.

Job Essentials

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are accountable for the provision of patient care at the top of licensure, within their scope of practice. Licensed, credentialed and privileged to perform such duties as:
 

Maintenance and promotion of health and prevention of disease;Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, correction, and consultation;Procedures as outlined by specialty, and referral for health problems;Education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others;Prescription or administration of prescription drugs or devices in accordance with a consultation and referral plan;Consultation with other healthcare providers;Appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care;Continually learning and developing for optimal patient care and outcomes.

Advanced Practice Providers may also participate in research, utilize evidence-based practice to improve quality patient care, protocol development, care process model development, and best practice standards for assigned patient population throughout our organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Current state license as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA).
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Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
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Eligible for State Controlled Substance License II through V.
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Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.
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BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.

Physical Requirements:

Location:

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City:

Ogden

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$54.84 - $84.63

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.