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Texas Children's Hospital

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Texas Children's Hospital, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Job Description We are searching for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner who works well in a fast‑paced setting. The NNP provides 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 under medical staff delegation, collaborates with the health‑care team, and delivers medical aspects of care with independent and interdependent responsibilities in assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of treatment and procedures. The NNP might also be involved in transport, education, consultation, research, and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels.

Level IV NICU

15 beds

Mixed shifts; primarily 24‑hour shifts with some 12‑hour shifts as needed

Willing to do both ground and air transport

Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing

Current valid license as registered nurse in Texas

Valid NNP‑BC certification from NCC Board of Nurse Examiners

Full authorization to practice by 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 manage a caseload of patients

Demonstrates effective communication skills and works to eliminate communication barriers

Serves as an educational resource for patient, family, community, and 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 role behaviors consistent with the development of advanced nursing practice

Participates in departmental quality improvement program annually

About Us Texas Children’s presence in Austin supports a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. TX Children’s also runs urgent care and primary‑care practices across the greater Austin area.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

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