NICU Registered Nurse - Developmental Care Collaborative Team (DCC), (Nights)

Position Summary Registered Nurses – Join Our Team at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital! Join our Developmental Care Collaborative (DCC) team and make a lasting difference in the lives of medically complex infants. Working alongside experts in neonatology, respiratory care, nutrition, rehabilitation, and developmental services, you'll provide specialized care to infants requiring extended NICU support due to chronic pulmonary, respiratory, and feeding-related conditions. Location: Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Orlando, FL. Department: Neonatal Unit Level III/IV (NICU). Type: Variable Full-time (36 hours). Shift: Nights. Position Summary The Developmental Care Collaborative (DCC) is a specialized multidisciplinary team within the NICU dedicated to caring for medically complex infants who require extended hospitalization due to chronic respiratory, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and feeding-related conditions. The DCC focuses on supporting infants who continue to require advanced medical care beyond a traditional NICU stay, while promoting developmental progress, family engagement, and successful transition planning. Patient Population Require prolonged NICU hospitalization Have chronic pulmonary or respiratory conditions, including severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) Require long‑term ventilatory or respiratory support Experience complex feeding or gastrointestinal challenges Require specialized developmental, nutritional, and discharge planning services Benefit from coordinated multidisciplinary care designed to support long‑term outcomes and transition readiness. Why Join the DCC Team? Specialized neonatal population with long‑term patient relationships Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the developmental outcomes of medically complex infants Strong focus on family‑centered care and transition planning Professional growth within a highly specialized neonatal service line Winnie Palmer Hospital For Women And Babies ORLANDO HEALTH WINNIE PALMER HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN AND BABIES Located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, part of the Orlando Health Women’s Institute, provides specialized care that covers all facets of women’s health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to general obstetrics and high‑risk pregnancies and births. One of the nation’s largest‑volume and most experienced obstetrical centers, we welcome nearly 14,000 babies each year. Our 350‑bed hospital includes 142 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) beds, one of the largest NICUs in the nation. Our hospital is nationally recognized for excellence, with Magnet® designation for high‑quality nursing care from the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2013, Level IV Maternal Levels of Care Verification from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and The Joint Commission, Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission, a national ranking in Neonatology from U.S. News & World Report, and Top Teaching Hospital honors from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Winnie Palmer is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award‑winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100‑year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career‑growing FREE education programs and well‑being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. Responsibilities As a Registered Nurse on the DCC team, you will collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation specialists, nutrition services, and other interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive, family‑centered care for infants with complex medical needs. Key Responsibilities Deliver safe, evidence‑based nursing care to medically complex neonatal patients. Monitor and manage patients with advanced respiratory support needs. Support feeding plans and collaborate with nutrition, speech‑language, occupational, and physical therapy teams. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning. Educate and support families throughout the hospitalization journey. Coordinate discharge preparation and caregiver training. Advocate for developmental and family‑centered care practices. Collaborate with pulmonology, respiratory therapy, and additional specialty services as appropriate. Qualifications Education/Training Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department. Licensure/Certification Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP required for Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU). Experience At least two (1) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting. NICU experience prefer. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orlando Health