Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Texas Children's Careers

Cypress, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Neonatal Care, Health Assessment, Communication Skills, Patient Education, Quality Improvement, Advanced Practice Nursing, Clinical Practice, Team Collaboration, Resuscitation, Stabilization, Pediatric Nursing, Consultation, Research, Evaluation, Transport

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. To practice in an advanced role to provide health maintenance for well newborns and infants, episodic care for ill infants, and comprehensive care for newborns and infants with chronic conditions. The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) practices through delegation of a medical staff attending and works collaboratively with other members of the health care team. Practicing under established guidelines, the NNP delivers medical aspects of care and assumes independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of treatment and procedures. Job duties are performed in a manner that is developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served. As an advanced practice nurse, the NNP may be involved in transport, education, consultation, research and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels. Think you’ve got what it takes? Qualifications: 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 of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner experience AHA/AAP hospital-based provider for Neonatal Resuscitation Program Delivery room resuscitation and stabilization experience required 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

Responsibilities

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner utilizes advanced practice knowledge to collect and evaluate health assessment data while managing a caseload of patients. They also serve as an educational resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals.