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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
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Texas Children’s Hospital .
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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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
role at
Texas Children’s Hospital .
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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