We are seeking an experienced and passionate Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our neonatal care team. Covenant Health is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
Eligibility
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
Posted Sep 11 · 2 years of experience
Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
Rotating
Unit and setting
Neonatology · Clinic As an NNP, you will have the opportunity to work with fragile newborns and their families, providing comprehensive care and support.fragile newborns and their families
License
NP license
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
Education
Master's degree in Nursing with specialization in Neonatal Care- Master’s degree in Nursing with specialization in Neonatal Care.
Education
graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Experience
prior experience in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)- Prior experience in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Experience
experience with advanced medical technologies used in neonatal care- Experience with advanced medical technologies used in neonatal care.
Also asks
strong skills in communication and family support- Strong skills in communication and family support.
Also asks
demonstrated ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment- Demonstrated ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Also asks
strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Also asks
excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Also asks
ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
premature and critically ill newborns- Conduct comprehensive health assessments and evaluations of premature and critically ill newborns
Day to day
conduct comprehensive health assessments and evaluations of premature and critically ill newborns
Day to day
develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient- Develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient
Day to day
manage neonatal medications, treatments, and procedures- Manage neonatal medications, treatments, and procedures
Day to day
collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the best possible patient outcomes
Day to day
communicate effectively with patients and families, providing education and support- Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing education and support
Day to day
stay current with latest developments in neonatal care and research- Stay current with the latest developments in neonatal care and research
Worth asking
How does compensation work, including base pay and the productivity or RVU formula?
Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
More questions to askFewer questions
Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our neonatal care team. As an NNP, you will have the opportunity to work with fragile newborns and their families, providing comprehensive care and support.
Conduct comprehensive health assessments and evaluations of premature and critically ill newborns
Develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient
Manage neonatal medications, treatments, and procedures
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the best possible patient outcomes
Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing education and support
Stay current with the latest developments in neonatal care and research
Neighborhoods+Locals steer newcomers toward Southwest Lubbock and the suburb of Wolfforth and tell them to stay out of the north and east sides; South Lubbock is described as the nicest and most expensive part of town. Near Texas Tech and the hospitals, a local 2024 guide singles out the Medical District as affordable and convenient (the most relevant pocket for nurses), Tech Terrace for classic charm and a strong rental market, Rush for an old-money vibe and top schools, North Overton as a gentrifying student hotspot, and North Pointe as newer and quieter for grads. RentCafe’s 2026 affordable list is Atkins (quiet, mostly single-family and small complexes), Wester, West End Place, Remington Park, and Caprock. Reddit threads also weigh Maxey Park, Heart of Lubbock, Slaton-Bean, Downtown, South Overton, Wheelock & Monterey, Clapp Park, Coronado, and Bowie. Wolfforth and Shallowater sit cheaper than campus- or downtown-adjacent rentals.
Locals steer newcomers toward Southwest Lubbock and the suburb of Wolfforth and tell them to stay out of the north and east sides; South Lubbock is described as the nicest and most expensive part of town. Near Texas Tech and the hospitals, a local 2024 guide singles out the Medical District as affordable and convenient (the most relevant pocket for nurses), Tech Terrace for classic charm and a strong rental market, Rush for an old-money vibe and top schools, North Overton as a gentrifying student hotspot, and North Pointe as newer and quieter for grads.
RentCafe’s 2026 affordable list is Atkins (quiet, mostly single-family and small complexes), Wester, West End Place, Remington Park, and Caprock. Reddit threads also weigh Maxey Park, Heart of Lubbock, Slaton-Bean, Downtown, South Overton, Wheelock & Monterey, Clapp Park, Coronado, and Bowie.
Wolfforth and Shallowater sit cheaper than campus- or downtown-adjacent rentals.
Getting around+Mean commute times are around 17 minutes; locals describe traffic as light, parking as easy, and errands as short. The Medical District is the neighborhood explicitly framed as convenient for campus and healthcare workers, while Southwest Lubbock, South Lubbock, Wolfforth, and Shallowater remain typical residential bases with still-brief drives. Healthcare employers named in relocation guides include Covenant Health, UMC Health System, and the Texas Tech-affiliated hospital, but sources do not name hospital-specific routes, bus lines, or garage rules. Getting out of town is the harder trip: flying usually means connections, and driving to other major Texas cities takes several hours.
Mean commute times are around 17 minutes; locals describe traffic as light, parking as easy, and errands as short. The Medical District is the neighborhood explicitly framed as convenient for campus and healthcare workers, while Southwest Lubbock, South Lubbock, Wolfforth, and Shallowater remain typical residential bases with still-brief drives.
Healthcare employers named in relocation guides include Covenant Health, UMC Health System, and the Texas Tech-affiliated hospital, but sources do not name hospital-specific routes, bus lines, or garage rules. Getting out of town is the harder trip: flying usually means connections, and driving to other major Texas cities takes several hours.
Outdoors+Mackenzie Park is the main in-town green space, with Prairie Dog Town and the Joyland amusement park on the same grounds. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum has walking trails; the National Ranching Heritage Center is the outdoor-history campus people actually name. Life outdoors is High Plains: huge skies, strong sunsets, and room to breathe, plus wind so constant locals check the wind forecast the way other cities check rain, and real dust storms. These sources do not highlight a lake, river, or mountain trail system as the weekend default.
Mackenzie Park is the main in-town green space, with Prairie Dog Town and the Joyland amusement park on the same grounds. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum has walking trails; the National Ranching Heritage Center is the outdoor-history campus people actually name.
Life outdoors is High Plains: huge skies, strong sunsets, and room to breathe, plus wind so constant locals check the wind forecast the way other cities check rain, and real dust storms. These sources do not highlight a lake, river, or mountain trail system as the weekend default.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Lubbock
Lubbock is a High Plains college-and-healthcare city of just over 272,000, anchored by Texas Tech’s 40,000 students plus Covenant Health, UMC, and a Tech-affiliated hospital. What sets it apart is ~17-minute commutes, housing 14–15% below the U.S. average, and a Buddy Holly and wine-country streak unusual for West Texas. Nurses often choose the Medical District for convenience, Southwest Lubbock or Wolfforth for quieter streets, or South Lubbock for newer homes and Lubbock-Cooper or Friendship schools (Friendship ranked 14th in Texas). Atkins rents averaged $785 in February 2026; campus and south-side cost more. Expect relentless wind, July near 93°F, dust, hail, and 2026-deregulated power bills. Nightlife is quieter than Dallas, flights usually connect, and Reddit warns some locals come across as intolerant. The trade buys Mackenzie Park’s Prairie Dog Town, First Friday Art Trail, Llano Estacado and McPherson tastings, Triple J Chophouse, and a community that stays put because the next big city is hours away.
