Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) – Laredo, TX
Sign-On Bonus – Relocation Assistance – Mileage & Lodging Reimbursement
Join Driscoll Children’s Hospital as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and provide specialized care to newborns and their families in Laredo, Texas.
You do not have to live in Laredo to join our team! Candidates outside the Laredo area have the flexibility to choose what works best for them:
- Travel to Laredo for scheduled shifts: Mileage and lodging reimbursement provided
- Relocate to Laredo: Relocation assistance offered
Location & Schedule
- Location: Driscoll Neonatal Care Center located at Laredo Medical Center
- Schedule: 24-hour shifts, typically beginning at 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM
Responsibilities:
As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, you will work closely with our neonatologists, nurses, specialists, and families to provide comprehensive care to neonatal patients.
- Manage and coordinate care for neonatal patients
- Obtain maternal and infant health histories and perform physical assessments
- Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory studies
- Diagnose and treat neonatal conditions
- Develop and manage individualized plans of care
- Prescribe and manage medications, fluids, respiratory support, nutrition, and other therapies
- Coordinate specialty consultations and referrals as appropriate
- Educate and support parents and families regarding their infant's condition and plan of care
- Collaborate with neonatologists, bedside nurses, case managers, specialists, families, and community resources to ensure continuity of care
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree preferred
- Current Texas RN / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure
- National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) following completion of formal education accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing
- Licensed to practice as NNP or Student NNP in the State of Texas.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
- Strong knowledge and experience in neonatal care
NNP students may be considered if currently enrolled in a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program and eligible to function as a Student NNP in Texas.
Benefits
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- $2,000 per fiscal year for professional licenses, dues, books, and periodicals
- $1,750 per fiscal year for Continuing Medical Education (CME) expenses
- 32 hours of CME time in addition to standard PTO
