Nurse Practitioner - Extern

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

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out, under the direction of the designated neonatal provider, assignments designed to develop expertise in specified area/specialty. Assignments will be centered around comprehensive care to neonates up to 6 months of age, high-quality front-line care for infants in the delivery room, well-baby nursery and neonatal intensive care unit, and follow-up care to newborns and infants.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Successful Completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or by that committee’s predecessor or successor entities is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is recommended. Must be currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas.

Must maintain current NRP. Prescriptive authority is required. Valid DEA and DPS numbers must be obtained within 90-days of hire.