Job Information
University of Utah Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in Salt Lake City, Utah
| Open Date 03/26/2025 | |
| Requisition Number PRN41511B | |
| Job Title PS Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | |
| Working Title Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | |
| Job Grade UGR | |
| 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 to $176,446 | |
| Close Date 06/26/2025 | |
| 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 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:
Additional benefits information is available atwww.hr.utah.edu/benefits |
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| Responsibilities | Essential Functions 1. 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
Comments Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
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. 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. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. 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. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Required
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
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| Preferences | |
| Type Benefited Staff | |
| Special Instructions Summary | |
| 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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. |