Neonatal Nurse Practitioner: High-Risk Care Leader

South Pole Station; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced care for high-risk newborns in the NICU. You will work under the Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology, perform history and exams, order tests, develop care plans, and collaborate with the care team.

The role requires NP certification, TX APRN licensure, and completion of an NNP program. The position offers professional growth, involvement in quality assurance, and mentorship of learners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing and NP certification.
• Board-Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) required.
• Current Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Works independently to full scope of practice per Texas Nurse Practice Act with physician collaboration.
• Performs history and physical examinations for diverse patients in NICU settings.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests as needed for neonatal care.

Skills

Neonatal care

Advanced practice

Care planning

Patient education

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Board-Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)

Texas APRN licensure

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced care for high-risk newborns in the NICU. You will work under the Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology, perform history and exams, order tests, develop care plans, and collaborate with the care team.

The role requires NP certification, TX APRN licensure, and completion of an NNP program. The position offers professional growth, involvement in quality assurance, and mentorship of learners.