Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Role

We are looking for a creative Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our passionate team at University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT.
Growing your career as a Full Time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is a fantastic opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, decision-making and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at University of Utah today!

Details

Open Date 09/16/2022

Requisition Number PRN13012N

Job Title PS Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Working Title Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Job Grade UGR

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week Variable, 12 hour shifts as needed

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

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

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00859 - Pediatric Neonatology

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $54.74 - $84.83 per hour

Close Date

Job Summary

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.

This is a PRN position; variable 12 hour shifts as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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

· 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.

Work Schedule

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

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

Master’s degree in Nursing with emphasis in neonatal practitioner/clinical specialty.

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

135 Park Building

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Benefits of working as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in Salt Lake City, UT:

● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package