Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
About the Role
Lone Star Neonatology is seeking board-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners to join a busy practice covering 7 Medical City facilities in the DFW area. The practice emphasizes quality excellence, strong clinical skills, and work-life balance. NICUs range from Level II-IV, with the majority being Level III facilities, and have a continuous Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) referral base.
You will join a collaborative team of skilled Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and Neonatologists dedicated to achieving the best patient outcomes through evidence-based medicine.
Responsibilities
- Provide 24-hour in-house coverage (majority of schedule) with a physician on call
- Provide 9-hour coverage at facilities with 24-hour in-house physician coverage
- Perform procedures such as PICC line placement, intubations, and others
- Practice at the top of your license within a collaborative team environment
Qualifications
- Board-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Proficiency in neonatal procedures (e.g., PICC line, intubations) preferred
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance (fully covered)
- No state or local wage tax in Texas
- Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
About the Facility
Medical City Arlington is a 433-bed, acute care hospital in South Arlington with:
- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- 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
Location
Arlington, TX, is centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, just 10 minutes from DFW International Airport. The city offers year-round events, activities, and attractions, including Six Flags Over Texas, the Texas Rangers (MLB), and the Dallas Cowboys (NFL). Arlington is a mid-sized city with a population of 388,225 and is recognized as one of the best places to live in Texas for families and young professionals.