college station, TX30+ days ago
Qualifications:Master of Science in NursingCurrent valid license as registered nurse in the state of TexasCurrent NNP-BC certification from the National Certification Corp (NCC) Board of Nurse ExaminersFull authorization to practice by the Texas Board of NursingTwo (2) years of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner experienceAHA/AAP hospital-basedproviderfor Neonatal Resuscitation ProgramDelivery room resuscitation and stabilization experience requiredResponsibilities:Utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skill to systematically collect and evaluate health assessment data and to manage a caseload of patientsDemonstrates effective communication skills and works to eliminate communication barriersServes as an educational resource for the patient and family, community, and other health care professionalsApplies new knowledge relevant to pediatric nursing to clinical practiceDemonstrates current professional, managerial, and/or technical knowledge and skillsDemonstrates nurse practitioner's role behaviors consistent with the development of advanced nursing practiceParticipates in departmental quality improvement program annuallySince 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families.