Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161
Neonatal Nurse PractitionerAmarillo38628BR
Position DescriptionProvides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.
Major/Essential FunctionsThe functions of a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner include:
Obtain health histories and perform comprehensive physical and gestational age assessmentsCollaborate with the Neonatologist regarding plan of careOrder and interpret lab results and other diagnostic studiesDevelop differential diagnosesDevelop/order therapeutic plan of careMaintain patient recordsEvaluate patient's response to plan of care and modify as neededProvide patient/family counseling and educationArrange for patient referrals/consultationsProvide staff educationStabilize and transport ill infants to appropriate level of careAssist with obtaining operative/procedure consentsWrite ordersIncorporate developmental care in patient care givingPromote family centered care and healthy infant-parent attachmentParticipate in patient roundsCollaborate with physicians from other disciplinesAttend birthsPerform procedures necessary to aid in identifying a diagnosisCare for a case load of patientsParticipate in research studiesTrain/teach residents and students
Required QualificationsGraduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.
To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=872545
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.
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Position DescriptionProvides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.
Major/Essential FunctionsThe functions of a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner include:
Obtain health histories and perform comprehensive physical and gestational age assessmentsCollaborate with the Neonatologist regarding plan of careOrder and interpret lab results and other diagnostic studiesDevelop differential diagnosesDevelop/order therapeutic plan of careMaintain patient recordsEvaluate patient's response to plan of care and modify as neededProvide patient/family counseling and educationArrange for patient referrals/consultationsProvide staff educationStabilize and transport ill infants to appropriate level of careAssist with obtaining operative/procedure consentsWrite ordersIncorporate developmental care in patient care givingPromote family centered care and healthy infant-parent attachmentParticipate in patient roundsCollaborate with physicians from other disciplinesAttend birthsPerform procedures necessary to aid in identifying a diagnosisCare for a case load of patientsParticipate in research studiesTrain/teach residents and students
Required QualificationsGraduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.
To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=872545
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.
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