Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Pediatrix Neonatology of Houston, an affiliate of Pediatrix Medical Group, is seeking an outstanding Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our growing practice

Responsibilities

Join the premier neonatal practice in Houston, Texas!

Pediatrix Neonatology of Houston, an affiliate of Pediatrix Medical Group, seeks outstanding NNPs to join our growing practice. Our established neonatal practice includes over 50 neonatologists and over 100 APRNs and serves 15 hospitals across four leading hospital systems throughout Houston and the surrounding area.

• We welcome new graduates and provide a comprehensive new graduate orientation program.
• NNPs in our practice typically provide 24-hour in-house coverage. However, some of our sites offer 12-72 hour shifts to support work-life balance.
• Each NNP has a home hospital and is part of a core team but must be willing to occasionally rotate through at least one additional hospital within the practice.
• NNPs and neonatologists work collaboratively in providing comprehensive neonatal care from the delivery room through discharge at multiple Level II and III NICUs, including several tertiary high-risk delivery hospitals and one Level IV hospital (The Woman's Hospital of Texas).
• NNPs are an active part of all aspects of caring for the full range of complex neonatal diagnoses. Our ECMO, therapeutic hypothermia, BPD / micro-preemie programs, and a full range of ventilation therapies, including HFOV and HFJV, provide an excellent opportunity for professional growth for both experienced practitioners and new graduates. Our NNPs are also a part of an NNP-led air and ground transport team. Transport duties are not required.
• A full complement of pediatric subspecialists supports our practice, including pediatric surgery, cardiology, hematology, plastic surgery, orthopedics, urology, and nephrology. Additionally, our robust high-risk perinatal navigation program and multiple MFM practices provide support and continuity of care for high-risk mothers and their infants.
• NNPs are supported by a strong, NNP-led Leadership team
• Our NNPs are actively involved in research, collaborative quality improvement activities, and developing and implementing new protocols.
• The practice participates in the VON network, and our NIH and industry funded research program is involved in multiple active clinical trials and multi-site collaborations, including The Tiny Baby Collaborative.
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for those NNP's that have graduated within 1 year of hire

Locations with Current Openings :

About Houston :

Houston is the largest city in Texas and the 4th largest city in the US. The city and its surrounding suburbs offer an exceptional quality of life with an affordable cost of living compared to other major US cities, top-rated schools, and family-friendly communities. Houston is known for its diverse culture and with its world-class museums, theaters, concerts and sports teams, there is something for everyone! Enjoy outdoor recreation with multiple parks, hiking and less that an hour to the Gulf Coast in a year-round mild climate. Additionally, with no state income tax, you have more take-home pay!

Qualifications

Benefits and Compensation

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.