Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Introduction

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About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution's lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Position Description

Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.

Major / Essential Functions

The functions of a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner include :

• Obtain health histories and perform comprehensive physical and gestational age assessments
• Collaborate with the Neonatologist regarding plan of care
• Order and interpret lab results and other diagnostic studies
• Develop differential diagnoses
• Develop / order therapeutic plan of care
• Maintain patient records
• Evaluate patient's response to plan of care and modify as needed
• Provide patient / family counseling and education
• Arrange for patient referrals / consultations
• Provide staff education
• Stabilize and transport ill infants to appropriate level of care
• Assist with obtaining operative / procedure consents
• Write orders
• Incorporate developmental care in patient care giving
• Promote family centered care and healthy infant-parent attachment
• Participate in patient rounds
• Collaborate with physicians from other disciplines
• Attend births
• Perform procedures necessary to aid in identifying a diagnosis
• Care for a case load of patients
• Participate in research studies
• Train / teach residents and students

Required Qualifications

Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in intensive care and as an RN or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member :

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Grade Minimum

115,000.00

Pay Grade Maximum

130,000.00

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

None

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

Works 24 Hour Shifts In-House

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Air Force Specialty Code

46YX

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

66P, 66R

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

290X

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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