NICU Nurse Practice Specialist: Evidence-Based Care Coach

Ascension Health; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension Health in Pensacola, FL is seeking a NICU nurse educator for Day Shift, Full-Time. This role partners with clinical leaders to improve patient outcomes, identify gaps, and guide evidence-based practice.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Nursing, a Florida RN license, BLS, and 2+ years of relevant experience, with 5 years preferred. Education-focused candidates and NICU experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire.
• Registered Nurse credential from Florida Board of Nursing required before hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program required.
• 2 years of applicable experience required; 5 years preferred.
• RN education experience and NICU experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clinical leaders and caregivers to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.
• Identify quality, safety, and professional development gaps and help create improvement plans.
• Analyze quality and patient safety data to guide evidence-based nursing practice.
• Support Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) projects, including updating order sets, guidelines, and clinical practices.
• Coach and mentor staff through unit rounding while helping incorporate research and best practices into patient care.

Skills

BLS Provider

Clinical nursing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Ascension Health in Pensacola, FL is seeking a NICU nurse educator for Day Shift, Full-Time. This role partners with clinical leaders to improve patient outcomes, identify gaps, and guide evidence-based practice.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Nursing, a Florida RN license, BLS, and 2+ years of relevant experience, with 5 years preferred. Education-focused candidates and NICU experience are a plus.