Neonatal Nurse Practitioner New

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in a specialty or subspecialty outpatient clinic as assigned from the resource nurse pool. This job to be used in Resource Nurse pool only. Incumbents perform a variety of general and specialized nursing duties to provide the patient with complete evaluations. Work is performed under the direction of a licensed (RN/LVN) nurse or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients.

Major/Essential Functions

• Obtain health histories and perform comprehensive physical and gestational age assessments
• Collaborate with the Neonatologist regarding plan of care
• Provide staff education
• Stabilize and transport ill infants to Level III nurseries via both ground and air transport
• 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 morbidity and mortality rounds and medical conferences within the institution
• Perform procedures necessary to aid in identifying a diagnosis
• Care for a case load of patients
  
  

Required Qualifications

Completion of a recognized program of nursing. One to two years of experience are preferred in a hospital, clinic or community based setting. Certification in the state of Texas as a Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working in a neonatal intensive care unit.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
  
  

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more. Job Type

Part Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

115.00

Pay Grade Maximum

115.00

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://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

None

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

24 Hour shifts

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Air Force Specialty Code

46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

66B, 66C, 66E, 66G, 66H, 66N, 66S, 66T

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

290X

EEO Statement

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

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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.