Neonatal Nurse Practitioner: Advanced Newborn Care

Gracehealthsystem; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Covenant is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our neonatal care team in a fast-paced NICU environment. You will assess premature and critically ill newborns, develop care plans, manage medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for fragile patients.

The role requires an NNP certification, a Master’s degree in Neonatal Nursing, NICU experience, and strong communication and family-support skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with specialization in Neonatal Care.
• NNP certification is required.
• Prior NICU experience is essential.
• Strong communication and family support skills are required.
• Experience with advanced medical technologies used in neonatal care.
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team.

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 effectively with families, providing education and support.
• Stay current with neonatal care developments and research.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work fast-paced

Education

Master's degree in Nursing – Neonatal

NNP certification

Tools

Neonatal medical technologies

Job description

Providence Covenant is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our neonatal care team in a fast-paced NICU environment. You will assess premature and critically ill newborns, develop care plans, manage medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for fragile patients.

The role requires an NNP certification, a Master’s degree in Neonatal Nursing, NICU experience, and strong communication and family-support skills.