Nurse Practitioner Neonatal Inpatient Medicine

Inpatient Neonatology Position

Position highlights:

• Inpatient Neonatology Position at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center College Station
• 7 On / 7 Off Schedule providing excellent work-life balance
• Approximately 62 hours per pay period
• On-site coverage from 8:00 AM 2:00 PM with phone call coverage only from 2:00 PM 6:00 PM Monday-Friday
• Weekend coverage limited to 8:00 AM 2:00 PM while on service
• No overnight call requirements
• Manage approximately 16 patients per day
• Responsibilities include:
• Neonatal patient management
• Hospital admissions
• Newborn rounding
• Circumcisions
• Coordination of care with multidisciplinary teams
• Collaborative care model with:
• Neonatologists
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)
• Registered Nurses
• Social Workers
• Dedicated unit support staff
• Structured onboarding with support from experienced APPs already practicing within the department
• Opportunities to:
• Teach nursing staff, students, and families
• Participate in precepting and educational activities
• Expand neonatal and inpatient medicine expertise
• Preferred candidates will have 1+ year of APP experience
• Ideal backgrounds include:
• Neonatology
• Pediatrics
• Pediatric Acute Care
• Women's Health
• Hospital Medicine
• Critical Care
• Practice within one of Texas' largest not-for-profit healthcare systems with comprehensive APP support and professional development opportunities

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (PNP-AC) certification REQUIRED

About College Station, Texas

Home to Texas A&M University, College Station combines the energy of a vibrant university community with the comfort and affordability of a family-friendly city. Residents enjoy highly rated schools, a strong local economy, and a high quality of life with access to parks, outdoor recreation, and community events. Located in the heart of the Brazos Valley, College Station

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The NP Inpatient Medicine is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They render direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. Inpatient Medicine providers usually work in hospitals. They manage patients by rounding and handling admissions and discharges.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care. Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.
• Counsels patients and families about medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice (and aptitude of the provider) as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on-call support.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of information and techniques is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
• Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas
• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (PNP-AC) certification REQUIRED Registered Nurse (RN) Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced within 30 days of hire or transfer.