Registered Nurse NICU

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, &

Dental, vision & behavioral health

Telemedicine services

Wellbeing support & free counseling

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9%

Tuition and certification support

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

St. David’s Medical Center in Austin, part of St. David’s HealthCare, seeks an experienced Neonatal ICU RN to join our interdisciplinary care team.

You will perform assessments, develop care plans, and deliver evidence-based care to newborns with guidance from physicians and specialists. The role emphasizes admission assessments, discharge planning, med administration, lactation support, and family education.

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical nursing experience in an RN role.
• 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting – preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform admission assessments of newborns.
• Create and revise plan of care including discharge planning.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and communicate changes to the care team.
• Administer medications and complete treatments per policy.
• Assist transport teams in stabilization and transfer documentation.
• Provide family education and homecare information.
• Assist mothers with breastfeeding in coordination with Lactation Services.
• Delegate tasks to non-licensed staff per standards of practice.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Acute care experience

Registered Nurse (RN)

Education

BSN

Job description

• S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Education Program Certification – preferred

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At St. David's Medical Center, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, and implementing and evaluating care on infants. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, you will work collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care.

• You will complete admission assessments of newborns
• You will create a plan of care, including discharge plans, revise the plans based on the patients’ response to treatment and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness
• You will conduct on-going assessments of infants and communicate any changes appropriately
• You will administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy
• You will assist transport teams in stabilization of infants and provide necessary support and documentation to facilitate the transfer
• You will provide support and education materials to families on homecare, treatments, adoption and support groups
• You will assist mothers in breastfeeding alongside the Lactation Department
• You will delegate work appropriately to non-licensed staff in accordance with standards of practice

Requirements

Experience

• 1 year of clinical nursing experience in as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting – preferred

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

License and Certifications

• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Education Program Certification – preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs 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
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center. St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care. 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. "Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future." Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive HCA Healthcare

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