Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Open Date: 02/13/2026

Requisition Number: PRN
44283B

Job Title: PS Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Working Title: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Career Progression Track: UGR

FLSA Code: Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code: Yes

Standard Hours per Week: 40

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Shift: Day

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: 05/13/2026

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

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see 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
• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.

• 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.

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…