Neonatal Nurse Practitioner: Autonomous, Expert Newborn Care

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Health System in Beaumont, TX seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide autonomous primary and acute neonatal care across settings.

You will manage undifferentiated symptoms and established diagnoses, perform histories, exams, and order tests, prescribe medications, and coordinate referrals to optimize newborn health. The ideal candidate holds Texas nursing licensure, a DEA license, BLS from the American Heart Association, NRP certification, and prior neonatal

Qualifications

• Current Licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing.
• DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• BLS obtained from the American Heart Association.
• NRP Certification.
• Previous neonatal experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neonatal care across settings from birth to discharge.
• Take histories, perform physical examinations, and assess newborn health.
• Order, perform, supervise, and interpret laboratory and imaging studies; prescribe medications.
• Coordinate referrals and care plans for newborns and families.

Skills

Neonatal care experience

Autonomous practice

Critical thinking

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Texas Board of Nursing licensure

DEA license

BLS – American Heart Association

NRP Certification

Job description

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Health System in Beaumont, TX seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide autonomous primary and acute neonatal care across settings.

You will manage undifferentiated symptoms and established diagnoses, perform histories, exams, and order tests, prescribe medications, and coordinate referrals to optimize newborn health. The ideal candidate holds Texas nursing licensure, a DEA license, BLS from the American Heart Association, NRP certification, and prior neonatal