Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem)

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join its practice in Houston. The NNP will provide in-house coverage, work collaboratively with neonatologists, and partake in various neonatal care aspects including research and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications include a TX medical license, current APRN certification, and recent NNP experience. This opportunity offers professional growth in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• TX medical license or active IMLC license preferred.
• Current APRN national specialty certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year post-graduate clinical experience required.
• Recent NNP experience required within the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with neonatologists in providing comprehensive neonatal care.
• Participate in research and quality improvement activities.
• Involved in developing and implementing new protocols.

Skills

Neonatal care

Research

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Clinical trials

Pediatric subspecialties

Job description

Per Diem Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Opportunity

Pediatrix Neonatology of Houston, an affiliate of Pediatrix Medical Group, seeks outstanding NNPs to join our growing practice on a per diem basis. Our established neonatal practice includes over 50 neonatologists and over 100 APRNs while serving 15 hospitals across four leading hospital systems throughout Houston and the surrounding area.

Locations and Coverage

• NNPs in our practice typically provide 24-hour in-house coverage.
• Locations: primarily at The Woman's Hospital of TX with opportunity for shifts at Memorial Hermann Northeast, as well.
• NNPs and neonatologists work collaboratively in providing comprehensive neonatal care from the delivery room through discharge at multiple Level II and III NICUs, including several tertiary high-risk delivery hospitals and one Level IV hospital (The Woman’s Hospital of Texas).
• NNPs are an active part of all aspects of caring for the full range of complex neonatal diagnoses. Our ECMO, therapeutic hypotheria, BPD/micro-preemie programs, and a full range of ventilation therapies, including HFOV and HFJV, provide an excellent opportunity for professional growth for both experienced practitioners and new graduates. Our NNPs are also a part of an NNP-led air and ground transport team. Transport duties are not required.
• A full complement of pediatric subspecialists supports our practice, including pediatric surgery, cardiology, hematology, plastic surgery, orthopedics, urology, and nephrology. Additionally, our robust high-risk perinatal navigation program and multiple MFM practices provide support and continuity of care for high-risk mothers and their infants.
• NNPs are supported by a strong, NNP-led Leadership team.
• Our NNPs are actively involved in research, collaborative quality improvement activities, and developing and implementing new protocols.
• The practice participates in the VON network, and our NIH and industry funded research program is involved in multiple active clinical trials and multi-site collaborations, including The Tiny Baby Collaborative.

Qualifications

• TX medical license or active IMLC license, preferred.
• Current APRN national specialty certification required.
• Minimum of a master’s degree and 1 year post‑grad clinical experience required.
• Recent NNP experience required (within the past 12 months).

Benefits

• Pediatrix provides malpractice insurance for this W‑2 per diem position.
• Employee Assistance.
• PTO: Per diem team members are not eligible for PTO.
• Holidays: Per diem team members are not eligible for company holidays.
• Other compensation: Per diem team members are not eligible for other compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.