Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Details Open Date 08/11/2026 Requisition Number PRN17339N Job Title PS Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Working Title Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Career Progression Track UGR Track Level FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 12 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Variable Work Schedule Summary Variable 12 hour shifts as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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Is this a work study job? No VP Area U of U Health

• Academics Department 00848
• Pediatric Administration Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $57.20
• $88.65 Close Date 11/11/2026 Priority Review Date (Note
• Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Job Summary This position serves as a consultant, clinician, licensed independent practitioner, and educator within the Newborn Intensive Care Unit.

This position demonstrates clinical expertise and in-depth knowledge in the care and education for neonatal conditions and problems.

This position serves as an educator to nursing sta, nurse practitioner students, and patients' families.

This position also serves as a consultant to pediatric interns and neonatology fellows.

This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

Responsibilities Essential Functions Assesses, plans and prioritizes clinical care needs for all patients in the NICU .

Demonstrates ability to perform clinical privileges as dened on University of Utah Health Hospital and Clinics Neonatal Nurse Practitioner clinical privileges application.

Coordinates and evaluates the clinical treatment of patients with attending neonatologist on a daily basis.

Collaborates and makes referrals to consulting medical services to provide treatment for patients in NICU .

Functions as a resource and preceptor for nurse practitioner students in training.

Functions as a resource and consultant for residents and neonatology fellows during their NICU rotations.

Provides antenatal consultation and education to families in labor and delivery that will require NICU services.

Provides clinical summary and review of patient medical history to referring community providers upon discharge.

Problem Solving Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

Demonstrated human relation and eective communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to function as an educator to NICU sta.

Ability to provide care to high risk neonatal-perinatal patients and their families.

Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Comments 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.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications Required Current APRN and Controlled Substance licenses in the State of Utah.

Current National Certification Corporation ( NCC ) certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program ( NRP ) instructor or provider status.

Current DEA license with a Utah practice address.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements.

We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to 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.

Preferred Master's degree in Nursing with emphasis in neonatal practitioner/clinical specialty or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Candidates who are nearing completion of required licensure or are actively obtaining Utah licensure are encouraged to apply.

Graduating applicants must be eligible for licensure and obtain all required credentials prior to the start date.

Candidates licensed in another state must be in the process of securing Utah licensure and must complete all Utah required licenses and certifications before the start date.

Preferences Special Instructions Summary This posting is closed and is no longer accepting applications.

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 (8 for information.

Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (8 or (8 or University Human Resource Management at (8 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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.

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