PS Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

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

This position serves as a consultant, clinician, licensed independent practitioner, and educator within the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. It demonstrates clinical expertise and in‑depth knowledge in the care and education for neonatal conditions and problems. The role provides education to nursing staff, nurse practitioner students, patients’ families, and acts as a consultant to pediatric interns and neonatology fellows. It may be required to access and administer medications within its scope of practice and according to State Law.

• 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 the 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

This position is patient‑sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. All patient‑sensitive employees are required 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. A criminal background check and drug screen may be required.

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. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

University of Utah Health – Academics, Pediatric Administration, Salt Lake City, UT, Campus.

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