Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine Residency Programs Cheyenne

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vison, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today!

JOB TITLE:   

Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant

JOB PURPOSE:   

Provide patient services; perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures at the UW Family Medicine Clinic in Cheyenne, WY.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Obtain detailed patient histories and conduct physical examinations, coordinate consultations and referrals.
• Determine possible diagnoses; order and perform laboratory, radiological and special examinations or tests required for evaluation of illnesses; prescribe medication as appropriate; integrate clinical data, plan subsequent diagnostic measures, and manage therapeutic measures according to established guidelines.
• Advise patients on health, preventative care, diet, and diseases; confer with social and other services providing care after discharge and for outpatient services; provide advice to family members, as necessary.
• Perform minor outpatient surgical procedures.
• Provide routine follow-up care including appropriate adjustment of medications; complete and maintain accurate patient records.
• Plan appropriate intervention management.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide guidance to pharmacy, lab staff, x-ray staff, nursing staff, and precept Nurse Practitioner students on accepted procedures.
• Contribute to internal clinical studies at the Educational Health Center of Wyoming (ECHW) clinics, as directed.
• Participate as member and/or chairperson on department committees as directed.

COMPETENCIES:  

• Analysis/Problem Identification 
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration 
• Judgment 
• Sensitivity 
• Quality Orientation
• Technical/Professional Knowledge   
• Individual Leadership 

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to clinic patients and requires the successful candidate be available to work on site at the UW Family Medicine Clinic in Cheyenne, WY.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education: Master’s degree in nursing

Experience: 1-3 years nurse practitioner experience preferred

Required licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements: 

• Valid State of Wyoming authorization as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant. 
• Prescriptive authority in the State of Wyoming. 
• National certification in degree specialty. 
• For certain specialized positions, a DEA registry license may be required.
• Valid BLS certification (basic life support) 
• Valid CPR certification (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) 
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience or interest in FQHC's or underserved care
• Experience or interest in Quality Improvement
• Experience or interest in healthcare education
• Experience or interest in clinical leadership

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for work authorization or work visas is not available for this position. 

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity.  In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

ABOUT CHEYENNE:

Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming. It's home to the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, with exhibits about early rodeos and artifacts like 19th-century passenger wagons. The landscaped Cheyenne Botanic Gardens includes a labyrinth. Collections at the Wyoming State Museum include dinosaur fossils. For more information on Cheyenne and Laramie County please visit: https://www.cheyenne.org/