Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Laredo, TX

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Driscoll Children’s Hospital as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and provide specialized care to newborns and their families in Laredo, Texas. You do not have to live in Laredo to join our team! Candidates outside the Laredo area have the flexibility to choose what works best for them: Travel to Laredo for scheduled shifts: Mileage and lodging reimbursement provided. Relocate to Laredo: Relocation assistance offered.

Requirements

Current Texas RN / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure
National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) following completion of formal education accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing
Licensed to practice as NNP or Student NNP in the State of Texas.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
Strong knowledge and experience in neonatal care
NNP students may be considered if currently enrolled in a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program and eligible to function as a Student NNP in Texas.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate care for neonatal patients
Obtain maternal and infant health histories and perform physical assessments
Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory studies
Diagnose and treat neonatal conditions
Develop and manage individualized plans of care
Prescribe and manage medications, fluids, respiratory support, nutrition, and other therapies
Coordinate specialty consultations and referrals as appropriate
Educate and support parents and families regarding their infant's condition and plan of care
Collaborate with neonatologists, bedside nurses, case managers, specialists, families, and community resources to ensure continuity of care