Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Ascension Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system dedicated to compassionate, personalized care. As a Registered Nurse in the NICU, you will provide essential nursing services, implement patient care plans, and ensure well-coordinated care for newborns and their families. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working within a supportive and mission-driven environment. With a focus on community service and professional growth, your career at this innovative healthcare provider will not just be a job—it will be a fulfilling journey in nursing.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Community Service Opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse required with BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation certifications.
• Experience in NICU preferred for optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and coordinate discharge needs.

Skills

Direct Nursing Care

Patient Care Plans

Coordination of Care

BLS Certification

Neonatal Resuscitation

Education

Diploma from Accredited Nursing School

Job description

**Details**

+ Department: NICU

+ Schedule: Nights, PRN Tier 3 (10 shifts in 6-week schedule)

+ Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas

+ Location: Midtown

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

+ Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.

+ Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

+ Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.

+ Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program obtained within 6 months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

+ Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 6 months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

+ Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition ('Compact State') obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

+ Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

+ Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.

**Additional Preferences**

RN NICU experience required.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading healthcare system with a 125-year history of serving the community. It is the only faith-based, nonprofit health system in Middle Tennessee, offering a comprehensive network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system comprising thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across various settings.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Careers at Ascension are more than jobs—they are opportunities to enrich your life and those around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants and associates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or any other legally protected status or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

For more information, view the EEO "Know Your Rights" posters in English (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) and Spanish (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf).

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers benefits supporting military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are encouraged to leverage their military experience in their civilian careers with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

Please note: Ascension will only make employment offers through official applications. Beware of fraudulent offers. We will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

**E-Verify Statement**

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