Neonatology Nurse Practitioner NICU

At Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, TX, our flagship neonatal program operates a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the highest-level neonatal care available between Dallas and Austin.

We deliver expert, around-the-clock care for the region's most fragile, premature, and critically ill newborns, supported by a multidisciplinary team with access to cutting‑edge technology and pediatric subspecialists.

Our NICU is embedded within a full‑service teaching hospital campus, offering an environment that emphasizes clinical excellence, family‑centered care, and professional growth, making it an excellent setting for a dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to thrive.

• Average of 8-20 patients per day

• Independent practice within a teaching hospital
• Supported by:
  • Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • Front desk staff
  • Social worker
  • Nutritionist

• High level of autonomy in a collaborative teaching environment
• Strong, supportive NICU team
• Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing development

• 24‑hour shifts
• 6 shifts per month
• Night coverage included
• Weekend and call expectations aligned with shift schedule

• Hospital rounding
• Admissions
• Delivery attendance
• Procedures
• Overnight coverage

• Preferred: 2+ years of NICU experience
• New Graduates:
  Will be considered; mentorship and training available as needed

The NP Intensivist Medicine is a licensed, certified, non‑physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.

Intensivist Medicine providers work in an intensivist and critical care setting and manage patients by performing duties to include patient rounding, procedures, and hospital admissions and discharges.

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, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.

Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes‑based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence‑based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.

Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over‑the‑counter medications and herbal remedies.

Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.

Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.

Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice (and competency of the provider) as delegated by supervising Physician.

May conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on‑call support.

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