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41291BR

Extended Job Title:

Nurse Practitioner

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

Provides inpatient hospital care to neonates. This includes health surveillance as well as assessment and intervention to diagnose and treat illness or disease, whether acute or chronic, physical, psychosocial, or behavioral. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with the supervising physician to provide patient assessment and diagnosis, formulate treatment plans, prescribe medication, order laboratory tests, interpret test results, provide patient education, prepare medical records, and refer patients for the services and care indicated. Reports to the Division Chief of NICU services. Refer to the delineation of privileges for a specific scope of practice.

Requisition ID:

41291BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

+ Attend high-risk deliveries, provide initial resuscitation interventions for neonates of all ages, physical examination, and antenatal counseling.

+ Current NRP and BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross are required.

+ Performs a complete neonatal physical examination and assessment. Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings. Elicits records and interprets a complete health history including all obstetrical, past medical, family, and psychosocial aspects.

+ Writes admissions, discharges and medication orders with co-signatures.

+ Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as necessary.

+ Formulates care plan based on physical exam or other data and implements plan.

+ Consults with attending or Resident Physicians prior to initiation of major procedure or plan.

+ May be responsible for attending Labor & Delivery for consults, vaginal delive1ies and C-sections

+ Adhere to all TIUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.

+ Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with ITUHSCEP's values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.

+ Perform all other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

as directed by Division Chief to meet Clinical needs

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bi-Lingual competence in English and Spanish.

+ Two years pediatric care experience.

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Pediatrics Elp

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type:

Full Time

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 on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group:

Health Care Professional

Shift:

Other

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.

Required Qualifications:

+ Graduated 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.

Licensure/Certification

+ Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification required Advanced Practice Nurse Licensed in the State of Texas or Compact State Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior or upon hire required BLS, PALS, and NRP by the American Heart Association are required.

+ Master's degree or Doctorate from an accredited Nursing Program is preferred

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code:

290X

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:

66P, 66R

Air Force Specialty Code:

46YX

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. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx