Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Job Info

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Extended Job Title
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
523201 - Pediatrics Ama Genl
Position Description
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. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.
Requisition ID
38628BR
Travel Required
None
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Major/Essential Functions
The functions of a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner include:

• Obtain health histories and perform comprehensive physical and gestational age assessments
• Collaborate with the Neonatologist regarding plan of care
• Order and interpret lab results and other diagnostic studies
• Develop differential diagnoses
• Develop/order therapeutic plan of care
• Maintain patient records
• Evaluate patient's response to plan of care and modify as needed
• Provide patient/family counseling and education
• Arrange for patient referrals/consultations
• Provide staff education
• Stabilize and transport ill infants to appropriate level of care
• Assist with obtaining operative/procedure consents
• Write orders
• Incorporate developmental care in patient care giving
• Promote family centered care and healthy infant-parent attachment
• Participate in patient rounds
• Collaborate with physicians from other disciplines
• Attend births 
• Perform procedures necessary to aid in identifying a diagnosis
• Care for a case load of patients
• Participate in research studies
• Train/teach residents and students

Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Basis
Monthly
Schedule Details
Works 24 Hour Shifts In-House
Work Location
Amarillo
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in intensive care and as an RN or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 
Campus
HSC - Amarillo
Department
Pediatrics Ama Genl
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.
Job Group
Health Care Professional
Shift
Other
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license 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 certification program 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
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.

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