Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Inpatient Services (Night Shift)
Company: UTMB Health
Location: Galveston
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Summary: The Department of Pediatrics is
seeking an acute care pediatric Nurse Practitioner to provide
advanced practice health care services in the inpatient hospital
setting as well as documentation of services, collaborate with
colleagues and clinical director, supervise assigned support staff,
participate in quality assurance activities, and demonstrate a
commitment to quality health care. The duties associated with this
role will include but are not limited to the following: ·
Management of inpatient and intermediate care level pediatric
medical and surgical conditions in the inpatient pediatrics and
intermediate care Units · Patient evaluation, treatment plan
development and implementation under the supervision of pediatric
attending physicians. · Coordinating with other medical
professionals and specialists as necessary under the supervision of
clinic faculty. · Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests such
as lab work and x-rays, and providing parent, and family education
under the supervision of inpatient pediatric attending physicians ·
Updating medical records and completing progress notes on time. ·
Supports and assists with hospital and unit specific quality
improvement projects. · Regular attendance at division, unit
provider, and quality improvement meetings. · Excellent
communication skills with patients and interprofessional members of
the team. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS: Required: ·
PALS certification · PACNP-BC (Pediatric Acute Care Nurse
Practitioner – Board Certified) · CPNP-AC (Certified Pediatric
Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care) · Certification by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners (AANP) · Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas
Board of Nursing (TBON) · Licensed Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of
specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) Current RN’s
who have not yet completed their nurse practitioner program or
recent graduates who have not yet obtained their ANCC/AANP
certification or APRN nurse practitioner license are eligible to
apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent
upon the successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner
program, ANCC/AANP certification and APRN nurse practitioner
licensure. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications: ·
Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner
program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in
Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE) · No experience required Salary: Commensurate with
Experience Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to
provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability,
veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional
policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction
is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes
affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and
individuals with disabilities.
Keywords: UTMB Health, Missouri City , Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Inpatient Services (Night Shift), Healthcare , Galveston, Texas
