UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner I/II
Salary or Pay Range: $83.52 - $110.21 Hourly
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will care for neonatal patients with congenital anomalies, birth asphyxia, respiratory distress, preterm delivery, mecuonium aspiration, pulmonary hypertension and any other conditions that require admission to the NICU. The role of the Neonatal NP is to facilitate multi-disciplinary care through interaction with patients, housestaff, attendings and nurses. Patient care provided includes but not limited to, initiating appropriate consultations and referrals, accurate patient evaluation and care, follow-up evaluations; and patient care planning, care education, and coordination of care.
To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an on-going basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g. chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures for your specific department. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office. Patient management decisions will be independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. NPs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff.
Minimum Qualifications
*Applicants will be hired at NPI (new grad ) or NP II depending on qualifications and experience.*
NP I/II
• Current AHA CPR/BLS and NRP certifications
• PALS Certification within three months of hire
• National NP board certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Graduation with a Master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Possession of valid California RN and Nurse Practitioner license without restrictions.
• Furnishing license.
• DEA within 3 months of hire.
• Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role.
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers.
• Ability to perform patient procedures.
NP II:
• One year or greater experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
• More than one year of experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Experience with transporting critically ill neonate
Special Requirements
• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider
• Ability to work flexible hours
• References reflect an overall meet or exceeds
• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at
Job ID # 28856
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
