About this Neonatal Nurse Practitioner role at Driscoll Children's Hospital
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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) – Laredo, TX
Sign-On Bonus – Relocation Assistance – Mileage & Lodging Reimbursement
Join Driscoll Children’s Hospital as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and provide specialized care to newborns and their families in Laredo, Texas.
You do not have to live in Laredo to join our team! Candidates outside the Laredo area have the flexibility to choose what works best for them:
- Travel to Laredo for scheduled shifts: Mileage and lodging reimbursement provided
- Relocate to Laredo: Relocation assistance offered
Location & Schedule
- Location: Driscoll Neonatal Care Center located at Laredo Medical Center
- Schedule: 24-hour shifts, typically beginning at 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM
Responsibilities:
As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, you will work closely with our neonatologists, nurses, specialists, and families to provide comprehensive care to neonatal patients.
- Manage and coordinate care for neonatal patients
- Obtain maternal and infant health histories and perform physical assessments
- Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory studies
- Diagnose and treat neonatal conditions
- Develop and manage individualized plans of care
- Prescribe and manage medications, fluids, respiratory support, nutrition, and other therapies
- Coordinate specialty consultations and referrals as appropriate
- Educate and support parents and families regarding their infant's condition and plan of care
- Collaborate with neonatologists, bedside nurses, case managers, specialists, families, and community resources to ensure continuity of care
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree preferred
- Current Texas RN / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure
- National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) following completion of formal education accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing
- Licensed to practice as NNP in the State of Texas.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
- Strong knowledge and experience in neonatal care
Benefits
For a detailed overview of our benefits, please visit: Driscoll Children's Hospital Employee Benefits. In addition to Driscoll's standard employee benefits and PTO, full-time NNPs receive:
- $2,000 per fiscal year for professional licenses, dues, books, and periodicals
- $1,750 per fiscal year for Continuing Medical Education (CME) expenses
- 32 hours of CME time in addition to standard PTO
About the Driscoll Health System
The Driscoll Health System is a regional leader in pediatric care, anchored by two free-standing children’s hospitals and a broad network of specialty clinics serving families across South Texas. Together, our hospitals provide more than 360 pediatric beds and offer over 30 medical and surgical specialties to children in Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley, Victoria, and Laredo. Our service area covers more than 33,000 square miles, much of which is medically underserved, giving our teams the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children throughout the region.
Across the system, we care for high-acuity and high-complexity patients, including one of the nation’s largest NICU populations. Our facilities feature modern critical care units, advanced surgical services, and expanding inpatient and outpatient programs. Recent investments include a multi-floor pavilion with dedicated CICU and PICU beds, a new day surgery unit, and upgrades that support continued growth in specialty care.
Since 1953, Driscoll’s mission has been rooted in the vision and generosity of Clara Driscoll. Her enduring endowment continues to support our commitment to compassionate, high-quality pediatric care and fuels our ability to grow, innovate, and serve the children of South Texas.
