Nurse Practitioner, NNP Acute Care - Pediatrics Neonatology (Community Hospitals)nnLocation: Houston, TexasnnCategory: Advanced Care ProvidersnnMcGovern Medical School at UTHealth HoustonnnRequisition #: 2400026DnnWhat we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.nnThe Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for the complete care of the infant in the neonatal intensive care unit, attends and participates in daily NICU rounds with the attending physician. They will occasionally be expected to cover newborns, stabilize and together with the attending physician, initiate transfer of neonates to higher level of care when needed and attend high risk deliveries.nnCome work for an organization that encourages your #professionalgrowth, values your commitment to hard work, and celebrates your victories! We offer teachers retirement benefits and a flexible schedule to allow for optimal work-life balance.nnOnce you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:nn100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employeesnnGenerous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)nnThe longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!nnLongevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)nnBuild your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!nnWe take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...nnFree financial and legal counselingnnFree mental health counseling servicesnnGym membership discounts and access to wellness programsnnOther employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.nnResources for child and elder carennPlus many more!nnPosition Location:nnUTHealth Houston, Neonatology, Community Locations (Multiple Locations Available)nnGreater Heights, Memorial City, CypressnnSchedule: (7) 24hr shifts a monthnnPosition Key Accountabilities:nnConducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training which would otherwise be performed by a physician, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.nnConducts independent and physician supervised rounding on unit.nnPerforms relevant patient evaluations and assessments, and provides appropriate treatment; including monitoring and ordering medications.nnCoordinates, directs, and implements the patient’s plan of care.nnAssists in collecting patient histories, screens for co-morbidities, and provides guidance and preventative health care as needed.nnPerforms physical examinations and provides episodic care, or problem-oriented care, under the supervision of a physician.nnOrders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests, and interprets results.nnMonitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.nnFacilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion or preventative health care.nnAssists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.nnMaintains appropriate records, and prepares charts for review and counter signature by physician.nnPrepares and cares for supplies and equipment.nnResponds to emergency situations.nnPerforms within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.nnPerforms other duties as assigned.nnCertification/Skills:nnCurrent Texas Licensure as a Registered NursennCurrent Texas Licensure as an APRN-NPnnCurrent specialty certification as required by department, excluding FNP certification unless paired with a post master’s certification in specialty.nnBasic Life Support (BLS) certified or specialty certification as required by department.nnMinimum Education:nnMasters in Nursing as NP or Masters in Nursing with completion of a post-masters Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.nnMinimum Experience:nnNone; previous experience in the area of clinical focus preferred.nnPhysical Requirements:nnExerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.nnSecurity Sensitive:nnThis job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215nnVeteran Information:nnMilitary occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X.nnFor a complete list please visit Requirement:nnEmployees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.nnIf you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visit of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)nnEstablished in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.nnUTHealth BenefitsnnUTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.nn Employment Opportunity StatementnnUTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.nnUTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.nnIn addition, all UTHealthHouston???????employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.nnWork location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.