NICU RN

HCA Healthcare; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Free counseling

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital in Port St. Lucie, FL seeks a compassionate NICU RN to contribute to high-quality neonatal care.

You will assess patients on admission and during shifts, administer medications, and document care in the medical record. The role emphasizes educating families and collaborating with the care team to improve outcomes. Required RN license with 1+ years of experience; BLS/STABLE certifications must be obtained within stated timelines.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Florida or compact license.
• 1+ years of RN experience required.
• NICU experience preferred.
• BLS and STABLE certifications required or obtained within stated timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition on admission and during shifts; report changes promptly.
• Administer medications as ordered and document care in medical records.
• Respond quickly to patient requests and anticipate needs.
• Educate patients and families about condition and care plans, translating medical terms as needed.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Education

RN (Registered Nurse)

Tools

EMR systems

NICU monitoring equipment

Job description

As aNICU RN, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empoweredat every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.Youllhelp shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Assess the patients condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patients medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patients medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• STABLE must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• NICU experience prefered
• Neonate Resuscitate, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• 1+ years of RN experience required

Benefits

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, includingfree counselingand referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Educationsupport through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a 282-bed, full-service hospital that has provided quality care to Florida’s Treasure Coast community for more than 40 years. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), birthing center, child-friendly and recently expanded emergency room, rehabilitation, obstetrics and gynecology inpatient and outpatient services, surgery, and orthopedic care. HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is located near HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital and works closely with its medical teams. HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a Tertiary Care facility with advanced heart, stroke, and trauma centers. HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Center of Distinction for Maternity Care, and Center of Excellence for Orthopedic and Spine services. The hospital has also received several Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades. HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital offers an excellent Family Medicine Program with onsite faculty who specialize in Family Medicine Pediatrics and Family Medicine Obstetrics. The hospital also offers a community-practice focused Emergency Medicine Program. Hospital and Graduate Medical Education (GME) leaders are committed to providing residents in both programs with high-quality education in a supportive, collegial, and collaborative environment. The programs focus on resident wellness and satisfaction while supporting the success of each learner. Port St. Lucie is located along Florida’s Treasure Coast, about halfway between Miami and Orlando or Melbourne and West Palm Beach. The city offers a more relaxed atmosphere than many larger nearby cities. Its clean streets and neighborhoods are surrounded by scenic waterways and green golf courses. The area also offers many options for entertainment and outdoor activities. With its diverse population and warm climate, Port St. Lucie is an enjoyable place to live and work. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our NICU RN opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.