Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider at Level IV NICU Job Houston area,Texas USA,Nursing

Position Overview

The Division of Neonatology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is seeking Advanced Practice Providers to join the Level IV NICU at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. The role is primarily intended for Neonatal Nurse Practitioners; however, exceptionally qualified Pediatric Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants with substantial NICU experience will also be considered.

The NICU is a high acuity regional referral center with approximately 5,500 deliveries and 1,600 admissions annually, offering a collaborative academic care model within a nationally recognized neonatal program. Positions are available in both 12-hour and 24-hour shift models; eligibility for 24-hour shifts is best supported by candidates with at least three years of recent Level III or IV NICU experience.

Benefits

Package

The total rewards package includes:

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

Employee Care Benefits

Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!

Position Summary

APPs practice at the top of their scope within a collaborative academic care model, providing evidence-based care to neonates in a high-acuity Level IV NICU. Providers work closely with attending neonatologists, fellows, residents, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, family-centered care.

Positions are available for both 12-hour and 24-hour shifts, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated clinical readiness.

12-hour shifts:
Open to qualified APPs with NICU experience.

24-hour shifts: A minimum of three (3) years of recent Level III or Level IV NICU experience is preferred. Eligibility is based on demonstrated readiness for overnight clinical decision-making in a high-acuity Level IV NICU.

Position Key Accountabilities

Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.

Coordinates, directs and implements patient’s plan of care.

Orders, conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.

Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem-oriented care under the supervision of a physician.

Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.

Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.

Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.

Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.

Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.

Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.

Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery.

Other duties as assigned.

Certifications / Skills

Current Texas licensure (or eligibility) as an Advanced Practice Provider and/or Physician Assistant
Current national certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) OR certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) with significant NICU experience
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification alone is not eligible unless paired with a post‑master’s certification in an appropriate neonatal or pediatric specialty
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Procedural privileges granted based on training, experience, and institutional credentialing requirements

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