Experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Level IV NICU

Paragon Health Partners; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual CME allowance

License/DEA/dues reimbursement

Paid time off

Health, vision, and dental plans

Retirement plans through Fidelity

Employer paid malpractice coverage

Job summary

Covenant Children's NICU in Lubbock, TX is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our neonatal care team. You will work with a team of physicians and NNPs to provide advanced care to fragile newborns at our Level IV NICU.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Strong communication with families is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing with neonatal specialty.
• NNP certification is required.
• Minimum two years of NICU experience.
• Current NP license in the state of practice.
• Strong communication and family support skills.
• Experience with advanced neonatal technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments of premature and critically ill newborns.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
• Manage neonatal medications, treatments and procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.
• Communicate with patients and families, providing education and support.
• Stay current with neonatal care and research advances.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary care

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (Neonatal focus)

NNP Certification

Job description

Covenant Children's NICU in Lubbock, TX is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our neonatal care team. You will work with a team of physicians and NNPs to provide advanced care to fragile newborns at our Level IV NICU.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Strong communication with families is essential.