NICU Registered Nurse - Advanced Neonatal Care

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

Health First is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with NICU experience to provide direct and indirect patient care, following the nursing process and evidence-based practice. The role emphasizes care coordination, patient and family engagement, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation, rounds participation, and discharge planning. A Florida RN license and BLS are required, with additional certifications preferred; per diem

Qualifications

• Education: ASN or Nursing Diploma required.
• RN license in Florida or endorsement.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required for unit.
• NICU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and effective nursing care based on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs in the NICU.
• Administers medications and treatments; documents care per policies.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team; participates in rounds and discharge planning.
• Applies critical thinking to identify changes in patient condition and intervene.
• Educates patients and families using teach-back to promote engagement and safe transitions.
• Adheres to safety protocols and infection prevention; ensures documentation accuracy.
• Utilizes Health First technology systems for care plans and charting.
• Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

EMR systems

Quality & safety

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Health First is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with NICU experience to provide direct and indirect patient care, following the nursing process and evidence-based practice. The role emphasizes care coordination, patient and family engagement, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation, rounds participation, and discharge planning. A Florida RN license and BLS are required, with additional certifications preferred; per diem