Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 119,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

14.2% retirement contributions

11 paid Holidays per year

50% tuition reduction

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to serve as a consultant, clinician, and educator within the Level III NICU. You will lead education for nursing staff, NP students, and families, collaborating with neonatology fellows.

The role requires current Utah APRN licensure, NCC certification, and NRP status, with potential involvement in medication administration within scope of practice. Night and weekend shifts are included.

Qualifications

• Current APRN license in Utah is required.
• NCC Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification is required.
• NRP instructor or provider status is required.
• DEA license with Utah address is required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing with a neonatal focus is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans and prioritizes clinical care needs for all NICU patients.
• Coordinates and evaluates treatment with attending neonatologist daily.
• Collaborates with consulting medical services to provide NICU treatment.
• Precepts nurse practitioner students and serves as a NICU educator.
• Provides antenatal consultation and education to families in labor needing NICU services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Educator to NICU staff

Care for high-risk neonatal patients

Education

Current APRN license in Utah

NCC Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification

NRP instructor or provider status

DEA license with Utah address

Master’s degree in Nursing with neonatal focus

Job description

Track Level

Details

Open Date: 08/18/2026

Requisition Number: PRN45948B

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

Standard Hours per Week: 40

Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time

Shift: Variable

Work Schedule Summary: Full-time position, nights and weekends required. Variable 12 hour shifts with 39 scheduled shifts every 12 weeks.

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: $118,976 - $184,392

Close Date: 11/18/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position serves as a consultant, clinician, licensed independent practitioner, and educator within the Level III 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 staff, 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.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
• 14.2% retirement contributions
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
• Variety of elective insurance coverage , including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Responsibilities

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.

Essential Functions

• Assesses, plans and prioritizes clinical care needs for all patients in the NICU.
• Demonstrates ability to perform clinical privileges as defined 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 effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an educator to NICU staff.
• Ability to provide care to high risk neonatal-perinatal patients and their families.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

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.

Required

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Type: Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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