Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

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. Openings College Station, Level III - 16 hour night shifts Houston, Level II - 16 hour night shifts Houston, Level IV - 12 hour day shifts 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr USF Health - Jennifer Leigh Muma NICU at TGH