Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Company: University Physicians' Association
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Regional Neonatal
Associates , in conjunction with University Physicians'
Association, Inc. is currently looking for a dynamic Neonatal Nurse
Practitioner to join our team in a full-time role. As part of the
Regional Perinatal Center for the East TN region, qualified
candidates will provide healthcare to patients in a Level III NICU
and as well as coverage in our well-baby nursery and other
community Level I nurseries. The applicant will work in
consultation, cooperation, and coordination with the supervising
physician(s) to evaluate, diagnose, clinically monitor, and manage
patients’ care. Regional Neonatal Associates offers a competitive
salary, full benefits and participation in a generous retirement
plan for staff. Essential Responsibilities: Collaborates with
Physicians by making appropriate treatment plan for patients.
Assesses health conditions and collects patient data through
interviews, observation, and elimination. Documents findings and
actions appropriately in the patient's medical record. Schedule
testing, procedures and other medically necessary measures as
appropriately identified. Demonstrate strong and effective
communication skills. Maintains continuity of patient care through
monitoring of progress and modifying the plan of care, as
necessary. Reviews labs, diagnostics, and other testing/notes, as
necessary. Transport of critically ill Neonates. Maintains patient
confidentiality and the privacy/security of patients' protected
health information. Functions according to the established
standards and practices of medicine for Nurse Practitioners in the
State of Tennessee. University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC):
State Designated Regional Perinatal Center for East Tennessee Level
IV Obstetrics Unit with just under 5,000 deliveries per year Level
III NICU with 65 beds and average daily census of 45, all private
rooms UTMC is located in Knoxville, TN, is a 710-bed facility and
the region’s only academic medical center, Level I Trauma Center
and Magnet recognized Hospital Benefits: Benefits including health
care, a generous retirement account, malpractice coverage, and CME
support are available to full and part-time employees 12 or 24
hours shifts available Opportunity to be a part of the only
designated Regional Perinatal Center of East Tennessee and work
with a support network of dedicated physicians, nurse practitioners
and ancillary staff Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school
of nursing Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
Licensure and Certification to be in good standing with the State
Board NRP certified
Keywords: University Physicians' Association, Knoxville , Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Knoxville, Tennessee
