Neonatal Nurse Practitioner — Flexible Scheduling

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Odessa (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 135,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa, TX is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and specialty neonatal care in collaboration with a medical team. The role includes education for families, advanced procedures, and discharge planning for high-risk newborns.

Responsibilities include performing procedures, ordering tests, prescribing medications, and assisting with deliveries and transports.

Qualifications

Graduation from an approved nursing program with Texas RN licensure or transferability.
Current Nurse Practitioner certification in an approved specialty and Texas recognition as an Advanced Practitioner.
Texas Board of Nurse Examiners recognition for advanced practice.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care management in a Level-III NICU in Odessa, TX in collaboration with attending physicians.
Educate and counsel families, explain diagnoses and discharge plans.
Perform advanced neonatal procedures (intubation, umbilical/central lines, chest tube) and resuscitation.
Order/interpret diagnostics to inform treatment decisions.
Prescribe medications for newborn conditions including prematurity and respiratory issues.
Coordinate safe discharge planning and follow-up care.
Attend high-risk deliveries and transports for critically ill patients.
Mentor and teach students and residents.
Maintain scheduling flexibility to support work-life balance.
Earn additional compensation by covering extra shifts.