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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

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 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.

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
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as
outlined in the position description. DisclaimerThis 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
Functions1. Assesses, plans and prioritizes clinical care needs for all patients in the NICU.2. Demonstrates ability to perform
clinical privileges as defined on University of Utah Health Hospital and Clinics Neonatal Nurse Practitioner clinical privileges
application.3. Coordinates and evaluates the clinical treatment of patients with attending neonatologist on a daily basis.4. Collaborates
and makes referrals to consulting medical services to provide treatment for patients in NICU.5. Functions as a resource and preceptor for
nurse practitioner students in training.6. Functions as a resource and consultant for residents and neonatology fellows during their NICU
rotations.7. Provides antenatal consultation and education to families in labor and delivery that will require NICU services. 8. 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.

CommentsEmployee 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).

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45060B
Full Time or
Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Full-time position, nights and weekends required. Variable 12 hour shifts with 39
scheduled shifts every 12 weeks.
Department: 00848 – Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range:
$118,976 – $184,392
Close Date: 8/14/2026
Open Until Filled: