(NNP) Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

(NNP) Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - 140034

Job Details

Payroll Title: NURSE PRACT PD Department: PEDIATRICS Hiring Pay Scale $118.32 / Hour Worksite: Hillcrest Appointment Type: Per Diem Appointment Percent: 20% Union: NX Contract Total Openings: 2 Work Schedule: Rotating, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday Date Posted 06/11/2026

#140034 (NNP) Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem Filing Deadline: Thu 6/18/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the School of Medicine, with approximately 171 Faculty Members, 60 postdoctoral fellows (both MDs and PhDs), and over 300 support staff (excluding hospital staff). Additionally, the Department has 57 clinical residents and fellows, distributed across the Various Divisions. The missions of research, education, and patient care are intertwined and are integral to the goals of the department.

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides primary care for the high-risk neonate and participates in the development and implementation of educational programs related to the high-risk neonate and their family. The NNP functions from the time of birth of the high-risk infant through their discharge and practices in collaboration with and under the direct supervision of an attending neonatologist. The NNP plans and presents in-service education to large groups in the community and within the medical center, writes and implements policies and procedures for the care of the high-risk neonate, and participates in and may initiate research studies. Under the supervision of the Neonatal Director, the NNP directs the management of patient care for neonates by 4th-year medical students and orients and directs patient care for neonates by interns during their rotation.

NNPs each manage a case load of critically ill neonates. They act as a liaison, collaborating with other departments within the medical center, community agencies, and consultants. Other duties include supporting the development of guidelines and employee and student orientation packets. They teach courses on various neonatal care topics to medical students and interns, lead formal patient care conferences, and lead rounds in the absence of the Fellow or attending. They also participate in external transports of critical newborns to the medical center and lead resuscitation efforts during high-risk deliveries.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification.
• NCC Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) certification.
• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• NRP certification.
• Minimum two (2) years of recent work experience as a licensed Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) in a level III/IV facility. Experience must include attending high-risk deliveries.
• Proven knowledge and skill in performing a comprehensive neonatal assessment and general medical examination, identifying medical problems, and formulating an appropriate plan of action. Must be able to see patients independently.
• Experience providing patient education and counseling, and developing and implementing long and short-range treatment plans. Skill in patient interviewing, obtaining a concise medical history, and acquiring pertinent data.
• Proficiency in documentation of patient conditions and outcomes.
• Knowledge of the name, abbreviation, and purpose of various diagnostic tests/procedures, including proper scheduling and completion of necessary requisitions and consents.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of PCIS/Epic for retrieval of patient data (computer skills required; PCIS/Epic preferred).
• Demonstrated experience working in a clinical research environment. Ability to identify potential clinical trials patients.
• Experience in research techniques, such as following a protocol, and in collecting all data precisely.
• Knowledge of study formats, with the ability to edit charts and resolve inconsistencies.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience interacting positively, constructively, and effectively with staff, physicians, patients, and the general public.
• Experience in performing effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload and frequent interruptions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5+) or more years of NICU RN experience.
• Delivery room experience.
• Work experience in an Academic Medical Center.
• PICC certification.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Special Conditions

• This is a rotating position between days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be willing to work nights and weekends, and to be available for 3-4 shifts per month, including one major holiday per year.
• Work locations are primarily UC San Diego Health's Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla and Hillcrest Medical Center.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two (2) years.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $247,052 - $247,052 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $118.32 - $118.32

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — or "bench-to-bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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