Pediatric NICU Nurse Practitioner — Care Leader

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

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced practice health care services and document care. The role collaborates with the clinical director and supervises support staff while contributing to quality assurance initiatives.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in nursing (FNP/PNP), Texas APRN licensure, and ANCC/AANP certification eligibility. One year NICU experience is preferred; training is provided.

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.
• One-year Newborn Nursery or Level II NICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced practice health care services and documentation of services.
• Collaborates with colleagues and clinical director.
• Supervises assigned support staff.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to quality health care.
• Works independently to full scope of practice with acknowledgment of off-site collaborating physician availability.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing (FNP or PNP)

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced practice health care services and document care. The role collaborates with the clinical director and supervises support staff while contributing to quality assurance initiatives.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in nursing (FNP/PNP), Texas APRN licensure, and ANCC/AANP certification eligibility. One year NICU experience is preferred; training is provided.