Neonatal Nurse Practitioner NICU

Position Highlights

* Level III NICU providing advanced neonatal critical care in an inpatient setting.

* 24-hour shift schedule offering a condensed work schedule and excellent work-life balance.

* Work alongside experienced Neonatologists and Neonatal NPs in a collaborative, team-based environment.

* Manage approximately 16 patients per shift with support from RNs, Social Workers, and additional APPs.

* Broad scope of practice including:

* High-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitation

* Hospital admissions and inpatient rounding

* Critical care procedures (intubations, lumbar punctures, arterial/umbilical line placement, chest tubes, bladder taps)

* Ventilator management

* Cooling therapies (body/head cooling)

* iNO therapy

* ECMO participation under neonatologist supervision

* New graduates are encouraged to apply with a structured 12-18 month mentorship and onboarding program led by Dr. Amy Brunt and the Neonatology team.

* Individual patient management with your own in-basket responsibilities.

* No travel or satellite clinic responsibilities-practice exclusively at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station.

* Strong interdisciplinary support including dedicated nursing and social work teams.

* Opportunity to develop advanced neonatal critical care skills while practicing at the top of your license.

* PALS 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 offers small-town charm while remaining within easy reach of major Texas cities, including Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

* Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest health systems in the United States. The integrated network includes hospitals, specialty clinics, outpatient facilities, and an academic research institute, providing comprehensive care across a broad range of medical specialties.

* Known for its commitment to innovation, research, and patient-centered care, Baylor Scott & White offers providers access to a collaborative network, advanced clinical resources, and opportunities to practice within one of the state's most respected healthcare organizations.

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 Intensivist Medicine is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. Intensivist Medicine providers work in critical care settings. They manage patients by rounding, performing procedures, and handling hospital 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 related treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols with attention to 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 health care and the effectiveness of care.

* Counsels patients and families about medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health…