Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Neonatology (Casual Appointment)
Company: UTMB Health
Location: Galveston
Posted on: February 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in
nursing or higher with appropriate nurse practitioner certification
for patient care in the area of clinical specialization. Current
Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure. Successful
completion of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program. Board-Certified
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) Job Description: Provides
advanced practice health care services to high-risk newborns and
infants who need intensive medical attention due to low birth
weights, prematurity, infections, congenital anomalies, or other
health conditions; 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.
Job Duties: - 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. Preferred
Qualifications: - One year of experience in Level III/IV NICU. -
Delivery room resuscitation and stabilization experience. Salary
Range: Commensurate with 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. As a Federal
Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and
advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Keywords: UTMB Health, Pearland , Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Neonatology (Casual Appointment), Healthcare , Galveston, Texas
