Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem)

**Per Diem** Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) opportunity available in Houston, TX - Apply Today!

Pediatrix Neonatology of Houston, an affiliate of Pediatrix Medical Group, seeks outstanding NNPs to join our growing practice on a per diem basis. Our established neonatal practice includes over 50 neonatologists and over 100 APRNs while serving 15 hospitals across four leading hospital systems throughout Houston and the surrounding area.

• NNPs in our practice typically provide 24-hour in-house coverage.
• Locations: primarily at The Woman's Hospital of TX with opportunity for shifts at Memorial Hermann Northeast, as well
• NNPs and neonatologists work collaboratively in providing comprehensive neonatal care from the delivery room through discharge at multiple Level II and III NICUs, including several tertiary high-risk delivery hospitals and one Level IV hospital (The Woman’s Hospital of Texas).
• NNPs are an active part of all aspects of caring for the full range of complex neonatal diagnoses. Our ECMO, therapeutic hypothermia, BPD/micro-preemie programs, and a full range of ventilation therapies, including HFOV and HFJV, provide an excellent opportunity for professional growth for both experienced practitioners and new graduates. Our NNPs are also a part of an NNP-led air and ground transport team. Transport duties are not required.
• A full complement of pediatric subspecialists supports our practice, including pediatric surgery, cardiology, hematology, plastic surgery, orthopedics, urology, and nephrology. Additionally, our robust high-risk perinatal navigation program and multiple MFM practices provide support and continuity of care for high-risk mothers and their infants.
• NNPs are supported by a strong, NNP-led Leadership team
• Our NNPs are actively involved in research, collaborative quality improvement activities, and developing and implementing new protocols.
• The practice participates in the VON network, and our NIH and industry funded research program is involved in multiple active clinical trials and multi-site collaborations, including The Tiny Baby Collaborative.

About Houston:

Houston is the largest city in Texas and the 4th largest city in the US. The city and its surrounding suburbs offer an exceptional quality of life with an affordable cost of living compared to other major US cities, top-rated schools, and family-friendly communities. Houston is known for its diverse culture and with its world-class museums, theaters, concerts and sports teams, there is something for everyone! Enjoy outdoor recreation with multiple parks, hiking and less that an hour to the Gulf Coast in a year-round mild climate. Additionally, with no state income tax, you have more take-home pay!

• TX medical license or active IMLC license, preferred
• Current APRN national specialty certification required
• Minimum of a master’s degree and 1 year post-grad clinical experience required
• Recent NNP experience required (within the past 12 months)

Pediatrix does your malpractice insurance for this W-2 per diem position.

*Our benefits include for Per Diem members:  

• Employee Assistance 

PTO: Per diem team members are not eligible for PTO 

Holidays: Per Diem team members are not eligible for company holidays. 

Other compensation: Per Diem team members are not eligible for other compensation.

This job posting will remain open, and we will continue to accept applications until an offer has been extended and accepted.

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.