What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Leader position at Pediatrix Medical Group?
Our Mission at Pediatrix Medical Group
At Pediatrix Medical Group, we are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate, and clinically excellent services to women, babies, and children across the continuum of care. Our team at HCA Southeast Houston Hospital is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our team at HCA Southeast Houston Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric nursing and experience working in a Level III NICU setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to critically ill newborns and their families
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients and identify potential complications or concerns
- Develop and implement plans to improve patient outcomes and reduce readmissions
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Qualifications and Requirements
- Master's degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Current APRN national specialty certification
- Minimum of 1 year experience working in a Level III NICU setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Benefits and Compensation
Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability options, employee stock purchase program, 401k with company match, long term care, pre-tax health savings account, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, Aflac hospital, critical illness, and accident plans, identity protection, employee assistance program, and part-time regular employee classifications also receive this benefit.
