Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Texas Children's Hospital a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Neonatology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Neonatology position at Texas Children's Hospital is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Neonatal care, Patient assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment initiation, Neonatal resuscitation, Stabilization, Clinical practice evaluation, Patient education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neonatology role.

Core responsibilities: The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner manages a caseload of ill and well infants, performing assessments, diagnoses, and treatment initiations under medical staff delegation. They also serve as an educational resource for families and staff while participating in quality improvement programs.

Benefits package: Night Shifts, 11 Shifts/Month. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.