Nurse Practitioner Neonatal

AIMS Force•Fort Bliss, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to provide specialized care to premature, high-risk, and critically ill newborns at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC), Fort Bliss, Texas. The NNP provides advanced neonatal care in the Delivery Room, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Step-Down Nursery, and Special Care Nursery under the Medical Director's supervision. This is an independent contractor (1099) position. Work is hospital-based and involves close collaboration with medical teams, rapid clinical decision-making, and care for medically complex newborns. The schedule includes day and night shifts, Sunday through Saturday, including weekends and federal holidays. Shifts are normally up to 12 hours and may extend to 16 hours. The role generally involves 40 hours per week, with up to 8 additional hours per FTE per week when required, and requires availability for 10–12 shifts per month. There is no on-call duty. Final schedules are determined by facility mission requirements. Applicants must meet DHA/MTF occupational health, immunization, TB screening, credentialing, clinical privileging, and security/access requirements. A 10-digit NPI is required; DEA registration is not required under this Task Order. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as specified in the PWS.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing from an appropriately accredited nursing specialty program recognized through ACEN or CCNE.
At least 1 year of post-graduation or post-training experience within the last 2 years; residency and training do not count toward the required experience.
National board certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner through an appropriate recognized certification organization.
Current, valid, unrestricted professional nursing licensure applicable to the position.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and S.T.A.B.L.E. certifications.
Must be a U.S. citizen, noncitizen national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States as specified in the PWS.
Must meet DHA/MTF occupational health, immunization, TB screening, credentialing, clinical privileging, and security/access requirements.
A 10-digit NPI is required.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, treat, and monitor premature, high-risk, and critically ill newborns.
Manage complex neonatal conditions, including respiratory complications, jaundice, anemia, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, NEC, IVH, PVL, ROP, and TTN.
Provide neonatal consultations, ongoing monitoring, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate specialized neonatal care.
Participate in discharge planning, clinical pathway development, and quality improvement.
Coordinate neonatal transfers with higher-level NICUs and transport teams.
Educate and support families regarding neonatal conditions and treatment.
Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
Provide clinical guidance, staff education, and evidence-based training.
Follow DHA/MTF clinical protocols, infection-control procedures, and patient-safety standards.