NICU Practice Nurse Specialist — EBP Leader & Mentor

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Pro-rated PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement / Vocare

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and family benefits

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension's Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL seeks a registered nurse to join the NICU on the day shift. You will provide expert patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.

The role requires a Florida RN license, BLS, a Bachelor's in Nursing, and 2 years of NICU-related experience (5 years preferred).

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date; acceptable from ARC or AHA.
• RN credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing prior to hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Minimum 2 years applicable NICU experience; 5 years preferred.
• Master’s degree in nursing preferred; NICU experience 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

BLS Provider

Registered Nurse licensure (FL)

Job description

Ascension's Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL seeks a registered nurse to join the NICU on the day shift. You will provide expert patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.

The role requires a Florida RN license, BLS, a Bachelor's in Nursing, and 2 years of NICU-related experience (5 years preferred).