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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Job in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, 79430, USA
Listing for: The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-26
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Pediatric Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 63000 - 133000 USD Yearly USD 63000.00 133000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner will function within University Medical Center pediatric inpatient unit, delivering comprehensive,family-centered care to pediatric patients with hematologic andoncologic conditions in a multidisciplinary inpatient setting. As akey member of the cancer center’s collaborative care team, the NPwill provide expert patient-centered management and compassionate support to children and their families navigating complex medicaljourneys. Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline.

Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. Mayparticipate in teaching programs for students and other studentresidents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, andother clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions inthe classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and specialprograms that occur outside of normal working hours.

Requisition

45435

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

$

Major/Essential Functions
  • On-Call Coverage at University Medical Center’s pediatric inpatient unit.
  • Provide direct clinical care to pediatric hematology and oncologypatients at the University Medical Center pediatric inpatient unit.
  • Manage inpatient admissions, consults, and discharge. Develop individualized care plans and ensure continuity and safetythroughout treatment.
  • Coordinate and monitor inpatient infusion services; remainavailable for consults at both hospitals.
  • Ensure patients' charts are kept up-to-date and timely followingpolicy requirements.
  • Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medication side effects, and care plans.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals to deliver holistic, team-based care.
  • Document all clinical encounters promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Actively participate in care team meetings, continuing education, and quality improvement efforts.
  • Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Thrive in an inpatient setting with rotating coverage at UMC,working both independently and collaboratively.
  • Assist and/or perform spinal taps, intrathecal chemotherapy, andbone marrow sampling. Proper training and continuous oversight willbe provided.
Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

$63,000.00

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with chemotherapy and supportive care protocols.
  • Familiarity with EPIC or similar EMR systems.
  • At least 2 years of experience in pediatrics, hematology, oroncology.
  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
  • Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
Department

Pedi Administration Lbk Genl

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app
4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RNlicense in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certificationprogram as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.

Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

290X

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

66P, 66R

Air Force Specialty Code

46YX

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