We are seeking an experienced and passionate Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our neonatal care team. As an NNP, you will have the opportunity to work with fragile newborns and their families, providing comprehensive care and support.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Responsibilities & Duties
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments and evaluations of premature and critically ill newborns
- Develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient
- Manage neonatal medications, treatments, and procedures
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the best possible patient outcomes
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing education and support
- Stay current with the latest developments in neonatal care and research
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Qualifications & Skills
- Master’s degree in Nursing with specialization in Neonatal Care.
- Certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP).
- Prior experience in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Strong skills in communication and family support.
- Experience with advanced medical technologies used in neonatal care.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
- Minimum of two years of experience in neonatal care
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Since 1918, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated health network in West Texas/eastern New Mexico. As an expression of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in the cities of Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview and Hobbs. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, hospice and home care, and even schools for nursing and radiography.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
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