Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology Needed in UT
- ID: 216717A
- Updated April 2nd, 2026
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- Job ID 216717A
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology
- Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Neonatology
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State UT
- Practice Setting Health System
- Duration 90 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day assignment in UT, commencing Jun 7, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, with the schedule currently TBD. You will play a crucial part in providing advanced care to neonatal patients, ensuring accurate documentation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform patient assessment to obtain a complete and accurate record of the patient clinical information and medical symptoms.
- Order tests and exams to obtain additional information needed to ensure proper and complete care of patient.
- Based on assessment, diagnose patient needs and determine a plan of care.
- Interpret patient care tests and exams to obtain needed information to guide care.
- Provide for the treatment of the patient (and oversee the treatment provided by others) including appropriate prescriptive practice to achieve optimal clinical outcomes for the patient.
- Utilize advanced specialty knowledge to ensure that the care provided is appropriate, effective, timely, and cost efficient.
- Perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures as defined by Scope of Practice.
- Ensure appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care.
- Code and bill accurately per established protocol and procedure.
- Ensure that records are detailed and complete, and comply with related standards and regulations.
- Conduct and/or coordinate education to increase the knowledge of patient, patient family, and others.
- Provide appropriate instruction based on patient needs to support the continuum of care.
- Train other staff in areas of clinical expertise.
- Provide teaching of students as appropriate to increase their clinical knowledge and ensure safe patient care.
- Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill.
- Coordinate and collaborate patient care efforts with other care providers.
- Communicate clinical information timely, accurately, thoroughly, and appropriately to other providers of patient care.
Additional Information
- Board Certified in Neonatology
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided