Description
The Division of Neonatology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is seeking Advanced Practice Providers to join the Level IV NICU at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. The role is primarily intended for Neonatal Nurse Practitioners; however, exceptionally qualified Pediatric Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants with substantial NICU experience will also be considered.
The NICU is a high acuity regional referral center with approximately 5,500 deliveries and 1,600 admissions annually, offering a collaborative academic care model within a nationally recognized neonatal program. Positions are available in both 12-hour and 24-hour shift models; eligibility for 24-hour shifts is best supported by candidates with at least three years of recent Level III or IV NICU experience.
Requirements
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Current Texas licensure (or eligibility) as an Advanced Practice Provider and/or Physician Assistant
- Current national certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) OR certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) with significant NICU experience
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Procedural privileges granted based on training, experience, and institutional credentialing requirements
