Neonatal Nurse Practitioner- Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

21h

About The Position

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides advanced practice health care services to high-risk newborns and infants who need intensive medical attention due to low birth weights, prematurity, infections, congenital anomalies, or other health conditions. The role includes documenting services, collaborating with colleagues and the clinical director, supervising assigned support staff, participating in quality assurance activities, and demonstrating a commitment to quality health care. The practitioner works independently to the full scope of practice under the Texas Nurse Practice Act, with an off-site collaborating physician available for consultation and collaboration. The position also includes mentoring and serving as a professional role model for NP students, fellows, residents, and other learners.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing or higher.
Appropriate nurse practitioner certification for patient care in the area of clinical specialization.
Current Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure.
Successful completion of a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program.
Board-Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC).

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a Level III/IV NICU.
Delivery room resuscitation and stabilization experience.

Responsibilities

Work independently to the full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, with an off-site collaborating physician available for consultation and collaboration.
Perform individualized history and physical examinations for diverse populations, including consideration of social determinants of health.
Order and interpret diagnostic testing in accordance with patients’ health concerns.
Develop comprehensive plans of care incorporating evidence-based practice guidelines, practice protocols, and applicable Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal regulations.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
Educate patients about current health diagnoses and provide anticipatory guidance for health promotion and disease prevention appropriate to individual health and socioeconomic circumstances.
Monitor plans of care for cost-effectiveness and expected improvements, and seek feedback from patients, significant others, colleagues, allied health professionals, appropriate referral sources, and the collaborating physician to enhance outcomes.
Facilitate patient transitions within and between health care services and ensure accurate communication among the health care team.
Document services in a timely manner so they are accurately accounted for and available for interdisciplinary team review.
Serve as a clinical mentor and role model for professionalism, communication, and teamwork with NP students, fellows, residents, and other learners.
Collaborate with colleagues and the clinical director, supervise assigned support staff, and participate in quality assurance activities.