Neonatal Nurse Practitioner NICU

Baylor Scott & White Health; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate health and welfare benefits

401(k) with 5% match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a role in College Station, Texas, providing advanced neonatal critical care in a Level III NICU. The position offers a 24-hour shift schedule promoting work-life balance and involves collaboration with experienced Neonatologists. New graduates are welcome, with a structured mentorship program.

The Nurse Practitioner will manage patient care, perform critical procedures, and promote health while ensuring compliance with medical protocols. Immediate eligibility for health benefits and involvement in a supportive work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Certification as an APRN for the patient population focus required.
• Texas RN licensure or compact privilege needed.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in Texas required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) needed within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and mental condition.
• Order and evaluate laboratory tests.
• Prescribe medical therapies and treatments.
• Formulate comprehensive treatment plans.
• Counsel patients regarding health management.
• Maintain detailed records of treatment plans.

Skills

Knowledge of medical substances

Diagnostic techniques

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Complex problem-solving

Use of medical software

Patient treatment planning

Counseling patients

Interpreting diagnostic tests

Education

Graduate of an accredited program

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (NNP-BC)

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ACNP-BC)

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ACNPC-AG)

Job description

Position Highlights

• Level III NICU providing advanced neonatal critical care in an inpatient setting.
• 24-hour shift schedule offering a condensed work schedule and excellent work-life balance.
• Work alongside experienced Neonatologists and Neonatal NPs in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Manage approximately 16 patients per shift with support from RNs, Social Workers, and additional APPs.
• Broad scope of practice including:
  • High-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitation
  • Hospital admissions and inpatient rounding
  • Critical care procedures (intubations, lumbar punctures, arterial/umbilical line placement, chest tubes, bladder taps)
  • Ventilator management
  • Cooling therapies (body/head cooling)
  • iNO therapy
  • ECMO participation under neonatologist supervision
• New graduates are encouraged to apply with a structured 12-18 month mentorship and onboarding program led by Dr. Amy Brunt and the Neonatology team.
• Individual patient management with your own in-basket responsibilities.
• No travel or satellite clinic responsibilities- practice exclusively at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station.
• Strong interdisciplinary support including dedicated nursing and social work teams.
• Opportunity to develop advanced neonatal critical care skills while practicing at the top of your license.
• PALS certification required.

Job Summary

The NP Intensivist Medicine is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. Intensivist Medicine providers work in critical care settings. They manage patients by rounding, performing procedures, and handling hospital admissions and discharges.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or related treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care. Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to health care and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsels patients and families about medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice (and knowledge of the provider) as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on-call support.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of information and techniques is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
• Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas
• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited program.
• Experience: Less than 1 year of experience.
• Certification/License/Registration:
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (NNP-BC)
  • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ACNP-BC)
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ACNPC-AG)
• PALS certification required.
• Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs and Texas APRN.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

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