Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Neonatology

Providence Health Plan Group; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence invites an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our neonatal care team in Texas. You will care for premature and critically ill newborns, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and specialists to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong communication with families, ongoing education, and staying current with advances in neonatal care. A Master’s in Nursing, NNP certification, NICU experience, and Texas NP license are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with specialization in Neonatal Care.
• Certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP).
• Two years of NICU experience and Texas NP licensure preferred.
• Strong communication and family support skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and evaluations of premature and critically ill newborns.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
• Manage neonatal medications, treatments, and procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes.

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our neonatal care team. As an NNP, you will have the opportunity to work with fragile newborns and their families, providing comprehensive care and support.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and evaluations of premature and critically ill newborns
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient
• Manage neonatal medications, treatments, and procedures
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the best possible patient outcomes
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing education and support
• Stay current with the latest developments in neonatal care and research

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Qualifications & Skills

• Master's degree in Nursing with specialization in Neonatal Care.
• Certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP).
• Prior experience in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
• Strong skills in communication and family support.
• Experience with advanced medical technologies used in neonatal care.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
• Minimum of two years of experience in neonatal care
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Since 1918, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated health network in West Texas/eastern New Mexico. As an expression of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in the cities of Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview and Hobbs. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, hospice and home care, and even schools for nursing and radiography.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.