Texas Children's Hospital
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Katy/Sugar Land
Texas Children's Hospital, Katy, Texas, United States, 77494
Overview
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Texas Children's Hospital . Job Description: We are searching for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. To practice in an advanced role to provide health maintenance for well newborns and infants, episodic care for ill infants, and comprehensive care for newborns and infants with chronic conditions. The NNP practices through delegation of a medical staff attending and works collaboratively with other members of the health care team. Practicing under established guidelines, the NNP delivers medical aspects of care and assumes independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of treatment and procedures. Job duties are performed in a manner that is developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served. As an advanced practice nurse, the NNP may be involved in transport, education, consultation, research and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels. Rotation between two locations but only cover one location per day. Schedule: 24 hour shifts.
Locations
Houston Methodist - West (Level III NICU, 20 beds) Houston Methodist - Sugar Land (Level III NICU, 14 beds)
Qualifications
Master of Science in Nursing Current valid license as registered nurse in the state of Texas Current NNP-BC certification from the National Certification Corp (NCC) Board of Nurse Examiners Full authorization to practice by the Texas Board of Nursing Two (2) years of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner experience AHA/AAP hospital-based provider for Neonatal Resuscitation Program Delivery room resuscitation and stabilization experience required
Responsibilities
Utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skill to systematically collect and evaluate health assessment data and to manage a caseload of patients Demonstrates effective communication skills and works to eliminate communication barriers Serves as an educational resource for the patient and family, community, and other health care professionals Applies new knowledge relevant to pediatric nursing to clinical practice Demonstrates current professional, managerial, and/or technical knowledge and skills Demonstrates nurse practitioner’s role behaviors consistent with the development of advanced nursing practice Participates in departmental quality improvement program annually
About Us
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Join to apply for the
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Katy/Sugar Land
role at
Texas Children's Hospital . Job Description: We are searching for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. To practice in an advanced role to provide health maintenance for well newborns and infants, episodic care for ill infants, and comprehensive care for newborns and infants with chronic conditions. The NNP practices through delegation of a medical staff attending and works collaboratively with other members of the health care team. Practicing under established guidelines, the NNP delivers medical aspects of care and assumes independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of treatment and procedures. Job duties are performed in a manner that is developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served. As an advanced practice nurse, the NNP may be involved in transport, education, consultation, research and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels. Rotation between two locations but only cover one location per day. Schedule: 24 hour shifts.
Locations
Houston Methodist - West (Level III NICU, 20 beds) Houston Methodist - Sugar Land (Level III NICU, 14 beds)
Qualifications
Master of Science in Nursing Current valid license as registered nurse in the state of Texas Current NNP-BC certification from the National Certification Corp (NCC) Board of Nurse Examiners Full authorization to practice by the Texas Board of Nursing Two (2) years of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner experience AHA/AAP hospital-based provider for Neonatal Resuscitation Program Delivery room resuscitation and stabilization experience required
Responsibilities
Utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skill to systematically collect and evaluate health assessment data and to manage a caseload of patients Demonstrates effective communication skills and works to eliminate communication barriers Serves as an educational resource for the patient and family, community, and other health care professionals Applies new knowledge relevant to pediatric nursing to clinical practice Demonstrates current professional, managerial, and/or technical knowledge and skills Demonstrates nurse practitioner’s role behaviors consistent with the development of advanced nursing practice Participates in departmental quality improvement program annually
About Us
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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