Neonatal Nurse Practitioner: NICU & Newborn Care Lead

University Health; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks a Physician Assistant specializing in neonatal care to work under the neonatal provider. Responsibilities span the delivery room, well-baby nursery, NICU, and postnatal follow-up for newborns up to six months.

Candidate must hold Texas PA licensure, maintain NRP, and obtain DEA and DPS numbers within 90 days of hire; prescriptive authority is required. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based newborn care.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited PA or surgeon assistant program.
• Texas PA licensure required.
• NRP certification required; DEA and DPS numbers within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Under neonatology provider, perform assignments to develop expertise in neonatal care.
• Provide high-quality front-line care for neonates in delivery, nursery and NICU.
• Deliver follow-up care to newborns and infants up to 6 months.

Skills

Prescriptive authority

NRP certification

Education

Physician Assistant education program

Job description

University Health seeks a Physician Assistant specializing in neonatal care to work under the neonatal provider. Responsibilities span the delivery room, well-baby nursery, NICU, and postnatal follow-up for newborns up to six months.

Candidate must hold Texas PA licensure, maintain NRP, and obtain DEA and DPS numbers within 90 days of hire; prescriptive authority is required. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based newborn care.