Nurse Practitioner Pain Center

Full-time, day shift (clinic schedule; days and hours TBD). Location: Salt Lake City, UT (University of Utah Health – Anesthesiology, Pain Management Division). Requisition PRN46563B. Posted 10/21/2026; priority review by 01/31/2027. Compensation DOE.

About the role

The Division of Pain Management is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a busy pain center at the University of Utah (UHealth). In this position, you will provide longitudinal pain management care for a variety of patients including:

• Patients with chronic non-cancer pain
• Patients requiring intrathecal pump management
• Cancer survivors (transfers from SOS team)
• Patients requiring post-operative subacute pain consults
• Patients receiving lidocaine/ketamine infusions
• Patients requiring trigger point injections

Experience in caring for the patients listed above is optimal but training can be given. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law. The University of Utah Healthcare System (UHealth) is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience. UHealth has ranked in the top 10 of the Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award for multiple years and is consistently recognized in the top 5 for both inpatient and ambulatory quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
• Formulate the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.
• Consult with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• Perform selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
• Initiate and/or recommend medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
• Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiate and maintain required records and legal documents.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Counsel patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promote health maintenance.
• Evaluate, plan, implement, and re-evaluate the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.
• 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. All patient-sensitive employees must 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.

Preferred: Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

Preferences

Type: Benefited Staff

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; contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 with questions.

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.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12-month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.