PS Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Details This; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

URS retirement benefits

On-site hospital facilities

Job summary

The University of Utah Health NICU Neonatal Nurse Practitioner position serves as a consultant, clinician, licensed independent practitioner, and educator within the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. This role provides expert neonatal care and educates nursing staff, NP students, and families, while guiding neonatology fellows.

May administer medications within scope and state law. The role requires clinical excellence, collaboration with pediatrics, and the ability to educate across teams in Salt

Qualifications

• Current APRN license in Utah.
• NCC Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification.
• NRP instructor or provider status.
• DEA license with Utah address.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and prioritize NICU patient care.
• Coordinate daily treatment with the attending neonatologist.
• Collaborate with consulting medical services for NICU care.
• Serve as a preceptor for NP students and residents.
• Provide antenatal consultation and education to families awaiting NICU services.

Skills

Neonatal care

Clinical educator

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

APRN license in Utah

NCC Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

NRP instructor/provider status

DEA license (Utah address)

Job description

Variable 12 hour shifts as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $57.20 - $88.65

Close Date

Close Date 11/11/2026

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 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.

Responsibilities

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.

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

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.

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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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] 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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