Nurse Practitioner

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

2d

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner will work within Covenant Children’s Hospital and University Medical Center pediatric inpatient units, providing comprehensive, family-centered care to pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions. As part of a multidisciplinary cancer center care team, the NP will deliver patient-centered clinical management and support to children and their families.

The role includes direct inpatient care, management of admissions, consultations, and discharges, development of individualized care plans, and coordination and monitoring of inpatient infusion services. The NP will provide on-call coverage at both hospitals, educate patients and families, collaborate with members of the care team, and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation. The position may include assisting with or performing spinal taps, intrathecal chemotherapy, and bone marrow sampling, with training and ongoing oversight provided.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved, accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in Texas or ability to transfer a license to Texas.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Recognition as an Advanced Practitioner by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an inpatient setting with rotating coverage at two affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to pediatric hematology and oncology patients at Covenant Children’s Hospital and University Medical Center pediatric inpatient units.
• Provide on-call coverage at both hospitals.
• Manage inpatient admissions, consultations, and discharges.
• Develop individualized care plans and support continuity and safety throughout treatment.
• Coordinate and monitor inpatient infusion services and remain available for consultations at both hospitals.
• Keep patient charts up to date and comply with timely documentation requirements.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, medication side effects, and care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals to provide holistic, team-based care.
• Document clinical encounters promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in care team meetings, continuing education, and quality improvement efforts.
• Assist with or perform spinal taps, intrathecal chemotherapy, and bone marrow sampling, with training and ongoing oversight.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed