Neonatal Program Coordinator RN Education

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Tyler is seeking a Neonatal Program Coordinator RN for a day shift, full-time role in Tyler, TX. The position leads daily operations, ensures care quality, and maintains readiness across the neonatal program.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in Nursing, active RN license, and BLS/NRP; ACLS is required for Labor & Delivery. BSN preferred; prior leadership experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• RN Active Nursing license.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• NRP.
• ACLS (Labor & Delivery only)

Responsibilities

• As program coordinator, provide leadership, oversee patient care quality, ensure compliance with Level of Care standards, and manage daily operations.
• Maintain data integrity, develop program plans, and ensure readiness.
• Support community outreach, represent the organization in regional meetings, and liaise with EMS.
• Collaborate on education initiatives, support evidence-based practice, and contribute to staff development and professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Education initiatives

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Neonatal Program Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

• Asprogramcoordinator, the individual provides leadership, oversees patient care quality, ensures compliance with Level of Care standards, and manages daily operations.
• Responsibilities also include maintaining data integrity, developing program plans, and ensuring readiness.
• The role supports community outreach, represents the organization in regional meetings, and liaises with EMS.
• The individual collaborates on education initiatives, supports evidence-based practice, and contributes to staff development and professional growth.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Associate’s degree in Nursing
• RN Active Nursing license
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• NRP
• ACLS (Labor & Delivery only)

Preferred Job Requirements:

• BSN
• 5 years in Clinical Specialty
• 2 years of Leadership