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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Neonatology - Galveston
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UTMB Health
Galveston, TX (In Person)
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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.
MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS
- 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.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- 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
PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- One year of experience in Level
III/IV NICU
- Delivery room resuscitation and stabilization 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.