Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Low-Acuity NICU

Pediatrix Medical Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an APRN to join our neonatology practice. The role provides daily in-house coverage in the NICU with no call requirements, collaborating with in-house neonatologists and affiliated specialists to care for low-acuity newborns.

Responsibilities include daily rounding, patient assessments, and developing care plans; neonatologist backup is provided for high-risk cases.

Qualifications

• Current APRN national specialty certification.
• Minimum of a master’s degree.
• Certification types: NNP, PNP, or PNP-AC; FNP not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily in-house coverage in the NICU with no call requirements.
• Perform daily rounding and patient assessments; develop care plans for low-acuity newborns.
• Neonatologist backup and guidance as needed in high-risk situations.
• Participate in education and quality improvement initiatives.
• Flexible schedule: 13-16 days per month with some weekends.

Skills

APRN

NICU care

Education

Master’s degree

APRN national specialty certification

Job description

Exciting opportunity for an APRN to work with our neonatology practice in Fort Worth. Our team includes in‑house neonatologists and affiliated professionals, such as neonatal nurse practitioners, developmental pediatricians, cardiologists, MFMs, and pediatric surgeons. Together, we provide comprehensive newborn services.

Join a team with a superb culture focused on mutual respect and providing the best care for our babies.

Details

• Provide daily in‑house coverage, no call requirements
• Responsibilities include daily rounding, patient assessments, developing and managing plan of care for low‑acuity infants and newborns in the NICU setting
• Neonatologist assistance/backup is provided as needed and in all high‑risk situations
• Opportunity to participate in education and quality improvement initiatives
• Flexible work schedule; work 13-16 days per month with some weekends
• Position accepts following certifications: NNP, PNP, PNP-AC. Unable to consider FNPs for this position

Fort Worth, Texas, offers an exceptional quality of life with a welcoming, family‑friendly community and a vibrant blend of culture, outdoor recreation, and modern amenities. Families appreciate the city’s excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and popular attractions such as the nationally acclaimed Fort Worth Zoo and family‑centered festivals held throughout the year. Fort Worth’s cultural scene is equally impressive, featuring world‑class museums like the Kimbell Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, a lively performing arts community, and a diverse dining and music culture that reflects the city’s unique character. For those who love the outdoors, Fort Worth provides abundant opportunities to stay active, with over 100 miles of Trinity Trails for walking, biking, and jogging, as well as numerous parks, lakes, and green spaces ideal for weekend exploration. Combined with an affordable cost of living and a welcoming sense of community, Fort Worth is truly an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.

• Current APRN national specialty certification
• Minimum of a master’s degree

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign‑on bonuses and relocation.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix‑affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office‑based practices. The group’s high‑quality, evidence‑based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality‑improvement and safety initiatives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.