Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa, TX seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide primary neonatal care in a Level-III NICU setting. You will educate families, perform advanced neonatal procedures, and collaborate with attending physicians to manage complex newborn cases.

This full-time role includes teaching students and residents, with opportunities for additional shifts. Required qualifications include an active Texas RN license, NP certification in a relevant

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved program.
• Texas Board of Nurse Examiners recognition as an Advanced Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care management in collaboration with attending physicians in a Level-III NICU at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.
• Educate, counsel, and support families by explaining diagnoses and treatment plans, and discharge needs.
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical and central line placement, chest tube insertion, and resuscitation.

Skills

Neonatal NP experience

Underserved populations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

RN license in Texas

NP certification in specialty (Texas)

Advanced Practitioner recognition (Texas)

Job description

Extended Job Title

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Position Description

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides primary care as part of ahealth care team in an ambulatory setting in a particulardiscipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well asphysical assessment. May participate in teaching programs forstudents and other student residents. Work is performed under usualclinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact withpatients, families, and other clinic personnel and outsideprofessionals. Some positions in the classification require travelto outreach clinics and home visits, and participation ineducational efforts and special programs that occur outside ofnormal working hours.

Requisition ID

45892BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

14571.56

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide patient care management in collaboration with attendingphysicians in a Level-III NICU at Medical Center Hospital inOdessa, Texas.
• Educate, counsel, and support families by explaining diagnoses,treatment plans, and prognoses, while guiding them throughdischarge planning and ongoing care needs.
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures such as intubation,umbilical and central line placement, chest tube insertion, andneonatal resuscitation.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, lab results, and imagingto inform treatment decisions.
• Prescribe medications to treat a variety of newborn conditions,including prematurity, congenital heart defects, respiratorydistress, and chromosomal abnormalities.
• Coordinate and manage safe discharge planning and follow-upcare.
• Attend high-risk deliveries.
• Attend transports for high acuity patients.
• Mentor and teach students and residents.
• Flexibility with scheduling of shifts to meet requirements andwork-life balance.
• Opportunity to earn additional compensation for covering anadditional shift.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

5298.75

Pay Basis

Monthly

Schedule Details

Other

Work Location

Odessa

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience working with underserved population.
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Department

Pediatrics Ode General

Required Attachments

Professional License or Certification, Professional/PersonalReferences, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Shift

Other

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Required Qualifications

Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RNlicense in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer yourlicense to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in theappropriate nursing specialty from an approved certificationprogram as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an AdvancePractitioner.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

290X

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

66P, 66R

Air Force Specialty Code

46YX

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs tomaintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For ,TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits , including paid leave,retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative andsupportive community that empowers each individual to do their bestwork. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC iscommitted to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with apositive culture that puts people first.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being.Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options –Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members byproviding opportunities for personal and professional growth,including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, andhealth and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a varietyof other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms andgolf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities,and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visapetitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.