Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology Covenant Children's Hospital (TX)

Job description

Location:
Lubbock, TX

Lubbock is a vibrant West Texas city known for its friendly community, affordable cost of living, and rich culture, home to Texas Tech University and a thriving arts and music scene. The city offers wide-open spaces, a welcoming atmosphere, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it an excellent destination for locum providers looking for a rewarding experience.

Facility:
This is a well-established children's hospital providing specialized pediatric and neonatal care to the West Texas region. The facility features a 52-bed NICU department with a focus on lower-acuity neonatal patients, offering a supportive clinical environment with strong provider resources and a structured credentialing process.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practice - Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

Job Details:

• Locum Tenens opportunity covering 1 week per month beginning 1/1/2027
• Inpatient, hospital-based schedule Monday through Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM shifts
• 8-hour daytime rounding shifts focused on lower-acuity patients in the regular NICU unit
• 35 patient encounters per shift within a 52-bed department
• No night call required
• Minimum of 1 week per month with 8 guaranteed hours per day
• Must hold an active Texas license or IMLC
• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required
• DEA required
• Required certifications: BLS, PALS, and NRP
• Estimated credentialing timeframe is 90 days
• Current CV must be uploaded with bid
• NP Delineation of Privileges (DOP) required; documentation must reflect completion within the past 24 months of the following procedures:
• 5 lumbar punctures
• 5 arterial line procedures
• 5 central line procedures
• 5 chest tube procedures
• 5 airway management/intubation procedures
• CV surgery cases are referred out for intervention