Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Neonatology

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner (FNP/PNP) for newborn/NICU coverage in Texas. The role collaborates with clinicians and leadership, documents care, and participates in quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include independent practice within Texas Nurse Practice Act, order/interpret tests, develop care plans, and provide patient education across diverse populations; occasional off-site collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level NP program (ACEN/CCNE) completed.
• Master’s degree in nursing (FNP/PNP) with appropriate NP certification.
• Current Texas APRN licensure under TBON; RN licensure in TX.

Responsibilities

• Works independently within Texas Nurse Practice Act with collaborating physician support.
• Performs history and physical exams across diverse populations.
• Orders/interprets diagnostic tests and develops care plans.
• Provides patient education on health diagnoses and prevention.
• Monitors cost-effectiveness and outcomes while coordinating with care team.

Skills

NP clinical practice

Interprofessional collaboration

Documentation & quality

Education

Master's in nursing (FNP/PNP)

ACEN/CCNE accreditation

Tools

ANCC/AANP certification

Texas RN license

Texas APRN license

Job description

Provides advanced practice health care services as well as documentation of services, collaborates with colleagues and clinical director, supervises assigned support staff, participates in quality assurance activities, and demonstrates a commitment to quality health care.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

One-year Newborn Nursery or Level II NICU experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• No experience required

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)
• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)

Current RN’s who have not yet completed their nurse practitioner program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their ANCC/AANP certification or APRN nurse practitioner license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program, ANCC/AANP certification and APRN nurse practitioner licensure.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in nursing (FNP or PNP) or higher with appropriate nurse practitioner certification for patient care in the area of clinical specialization. Current Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure. No experience required.

Job Duties:

• Works independently to full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act with acknowledgement of off-site collaborating physician availability for consultation and collaboration.
  
• Performs individualized history and physical examinations for diverse populations inclusive of social determinants of health.
  
• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
  
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care that encompasses evidence-based practice guidelines, practice protocols, Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal regulations.
  
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
  
• Provides appropriate education for current health diagnoses as well as anticipatory guidance for health promotion and disease prevention applicable to the individual’s health and socioeconomic status.
  
• Monitors plan of care for cost-effectiveness and the achievement of expected improvements, while openly seeking feedback from patients, significant others, colleagues, allied health, appropriate referrals, and collaborating physician to enhance quality outcomes.
  
• Facilitates patient transition within and between health care services to ensure accurate communication among the health care team.
  

Documents in a timely manner to ensure all services are accurately accounted for and available for review by the interdisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year Newborn Nursery or Level II NICU experience.
  

Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule:

• While this role currently operates during standard business hours, successful candidates should be open to future participation in night shifts, anticipated within the 3–5 year timeframe as part of organizational growth and operational changes.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.