Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Medical City Healthcare · Arlington, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- Arlington, TX
Job highlights
- Join a neonatal nurse practitioner team in DFW.
- Work across Level II-IV NICUs, mostly Level III.
- Perform key neonatal procedures like PICC lines.
- Enjoy flexible scheduling and work-life balance.
- Receive competitive compensation and benefits package.
About the role
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal Perinatal Specialization
Practice at the top of your license while having work/life balance!
Lone Star Neonatology is seeking board-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners to join our busy practice covering 7 Medical City facilities in the DFW area. The practice prides itself in delivering quality excellence, strong clinical skills and work-life balance. The NICUs range from Level II-IV, majority being Level III facilities and have a continuous MFM referral base. Our collaborative team consists of skilled Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and Neonatologists covering several Medical City NICUs in the Dallas Metroplex. You would join a collegial team of NICU specialists who are dedicated to achieving the best patient outcomes by implementing and practicing evidence-based medicine.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Schedule is a rotation of: 24-hour in-house coverage (majority) with physician on call
- 9-hour coverage at facilities with 24-hour in-house physician coverage
- Proficiency in procedures: PICC line, intubations, etc. preferred
- NNPs are able to practice at the top of their license
- Great collaborative culture both between neonatal team and larger care team
Incentives/Benefits Package:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, parental leave, and 401(k)
- Occurrence-based Malpractice insurance covered
- No state or local wage tax in Texas
- Flexible scheduling offering work/life balance
Overview of Medical City Arlington:
- 433-bed, acute care hospital in South Arlington
- Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) beds
- Level III Maternal Designation
- 33 medical/surgical rooms, including 14 antepartum rooms
- 23 labor and delivery rooms
- 3 C-section operating rooms
- GME teaching hospital
About Arlington, TX:
Arlington is centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, just 10 minutes from DFW International Airport, and boasts year-round events, activities and destinations, such as Six Flags Over Texas, a large amusement park, and the city is home to the Texas Ranger of Major League Baseball and the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. Arlington, a mid-sized city has a population of 388,225, is in Tarrant County and is one of the best places to live in Texas, attracting both families and young professionals.
Key skills/competency
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Neonatal Perinatal Specialization
- NICU
- Evidence-based medicine
- PICC line
- Intubations
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Patient Outcomes
- Collaborative Care
Skills & topics
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Neonatal Perinatal
- NICU
- Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse
- Critical Care Nursing
- Neonatal Care
- PICC line
- Intubation
- Evidence-based medicine
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
- Texas
- Healthcare
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your neonatal expertise, certifications, and procedural skills relevant to Neonatal Nurse Practitioner roles.
- Emphasize collaboration: Showcase your experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams in NICU settings.
- Prepare for procedural questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with PICC lines, intubations, and other critical neonatal procedures.
- Research Medical City Healthcare: Understand their commitment to quality, patient outcomes, and evidence-based medicine in neonatal care.
- Express your interest in work-life balance: Clearly articulate how the flexible scheduling options align with your career goals.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work schedule for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Medical City Healthcare?
- The schedule for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner involves a rotation, with the majority being 24-hour in-house coverage, supplemented by physician on call. Some facilities offer 9-hour coverage with 24-hour in-house physician support.
- What level of NICU will I be working in as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner?
- You will be working in NICUs that range from Level II to Level IV, with a majority being Level III facilities, ensuring exposure to a wide spectrum of neonatal critical care.
- Are specific procedures preferred for this Neonatal Nurse Practitioner role?
- Yes, proficiency in procedures such as PICC line insertion and intubations is preferred for this Neonatal Nurse Practitioner position, allowing you to practice at the top of your license.
- What are the benefits of working for Lone Star Neonatology and Medical City Healthcare?
- Lone Star Neonatology offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, 401(k), and occurrence-based malpractice insurance. Texas also has no state or local wage tax.
- How does Medical City Healthcare support work-life balance for their Neonatal Nurse Practitioners?
- The practice emphasizes work-life balance through flexible scheduling options and a collaborative team environment, ensuring that Neonatal Nurse Practitioners can practice effectively while maintaining personal well-being.
- What kind of collaborative environment can I expect as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner?
- You can expect a great collaborative culture, both within the neonatal team (NNPs and Neonatologists) and with the larger care team, fostering a supportive environment for achieving optimal patient outcomes.
- What is the geographic area covered by this Neonatal Nurse Practitioner position?
- This Neonatal Nurse Practitioner position covers 7 Medical City facilities within the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex area.