Neonatal Nurse Practitioner(Casual Appointment) - Pediatric Neonatology
Company: UTMB Health
Location: Galveston
Posted on: January 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Minimum Qualifications: - Master of Science in
Nursing or higher - Current valid license as registered nurse in
the state of Texas - Current NNP-BC certification from the National
Certification Corp (NCC) Board of Nurse Examiners - Full
authorization to practice by the Texas Board of Nursing - AHA/AAP
hospital-based provider for Neonatal Resuscitation Program Job
Summary: Provides advanced practice health care services as well as
documentation of services, collaborates with colleagues and
clinical director, supervises assigned support staff, participates
in quality assurance activities, and demonstrates a commitment to
quality health care. Job Duties: - Works independently to full
scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act
with acknowledgement of off-site collaborating physician
availability for consultation and collaboration. - Performs
individualized history and physical examinations for diverse
populations inclusive of social determinants of health. - Orders
and interprets diagnostic testing in accordance with relevant
health concerns of the patient. - Develops a comprehensive plan of
care that encompasses evidence-based practice guidelines, practice
protocols, Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal
regulations. - Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and
non-pharmacological treatments. - Provides appropriate education
for current health diagnoses as well as anticipatory guidance for
health promotion and disease prevention applicable to the
individual’s health and socioeconomic status. - Monitors plan of
care for cost-effectiveness and the achievement of expected
improvements, while openly seeking feedback from patients,
significant others, colleagues, allied health, appropriate
referrals, and collaborating physician to enhance quality outcomes.
- Facilitates patient transition within and between health care
services to ensure accurate communication among the health care
team. - Documents in a timely manner to ensure all services are
accurately accounted for and available for review by the
interdisciplinary team. - Serve as a clinical mentor and role model
for professionalism, communication, and teamwork with NP students,
fellows, residents, and other learners. Preferred Qualifications: -
One year of experience in Level III/IV NICU - Delivery room
resuscitation and stabilization experience Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: UTMB
Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without
regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic
information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis
protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local
laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal
Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and
advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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