Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary We are searching for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll provide health maintenance for well newborns and infants, episodic care for ill infants, and comprehensive care for newborns and infants with chronic conditions. * 12 bed, Level III NICU to become Level IV * 24 hour shifts * 2 years NNP experience preferred Think you've got what it takes? Responsibilities * Utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skill to systematically collect and evaluate health assessment data and to manage a caseload of patients * Demonstrates effective communication skills and works to eliminate communication barriers * Serves as an educational resource for the patient and family, community, and other health care professionals * Applies new knowledge relevant to pediatric nursing to clinical practice * Demonstrates current professional, managerial, and/or technical knowledge and skills * Demonstrates nurse practitioner's role behaviors consistent with the development of advanced nursing practice * Participates in departmental quality improvement program annually Qualifications Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children's, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption * Master of Science in Nursing * Current valid license as registered nurse in the state of Texas * Current NNP-BC certification from the National Certification Corp (NCC) Board of Nurse Examiners * Full authorization to practice by the Texas Board of Nursing * Two (2) years experience in the applied specialty * AHA/AAP hospital-based instructor for Neonatal Resuscitation Program * Broad-based knowledge of nursing functions and medical terminology * Knowledge of neonatal specific nursing principles and pathophysiology * Ability to operate a variety of equipment and perform routine and special procedures used in the daily advanced nursing care of newborns and infants * Ability to work with others and demonstrate leadership qualities Company Profile Texas Children's has been expanding in Austin since March 2018, when we opened Texas Children's Urgent Care West Gate, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 10 Texas Children's Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area bringing world-class pediatric services to children and their families. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services, including allergy and immunology, cardiology, ophthalmology, rheumatology, pulmonology, neurology, and more. Set to open in 2024, the North Austin Campus will be a 52 bed, 365,000 square foot hospital for children and women. The hospital and its 170,000 square foot adjacent outpatient building will be designed, equipped, and staffed exclusively to provide care in more than 25 areas of specialty care for children and women. North Austin facilities include emergency center rooms, outpatient exam rooms, radiology rooms, operating rooms, acute care beds, pediatric, cardiovascular, and neonatal intensive care units, as well as women's services and a fetal center. Our thoughtful expansion into Austin will help support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keep kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org. At Texas Children's Hospital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission for the women and children that we serve. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff, and learners throughout our organization. We believe that each member of our one amazing team provides enrichment that allows us to create a lasting legacy for future employees of this great organization. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.