Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Level III NICU, NW

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for Level III NICU in NW Texas / New grads considered

Texas Tech Health Sciences Center University in Amarillo, Department of Pediatrics is recruiting a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to work in our practice in the Level III NICU at Northwest Children's Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. Our team consists of a close-knit group of NNPs and Neonatologists supported by a dedicated staff of RNs, RTs, occupational and physical therapists, social workers, and breastfeeding specialists, each trained specifically to work with infants in the NICU.

• Employed position with TTUHSC Amarillo Department of Pediatrics
• Team consists of Neonatologists and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
• 35-bed Level III NICU
• Average daily census of 23-25
• NNP coverage model: 24-hour shifts plus second NNP on day shift
• Work schedule:
  
  average of seven 24-hour shifts a month
• NNP may attend high-risk deliveries as assigned
• Procedures including intubation, insertion of UVC, UAC, and PICC lines
• Pediatric Hospitalist sees newborns
• Peds subspecialties in-house:
  Cardiology, Nephrology, Peds Surgery, Endocrinology
• Competitive compensation including full benefits package

• NNP experience preferred
• New NP grads considered if 3+ years NICU nursing experience
• Graduate of an approved, accredited nursing program
• Current Texas APRN license with certification as Neonatal NP, or ability to obtain one
• Board Certification
• Follow care directives of physicians
• Work with attendings, residents, and medical students when assigned
• May work on various committees for QC or other administrative requirements