NICU
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) provides critical care to newborns who are ill or premature. Many factors may lead to a newborn being admitted to the NICU, including low birth weight or complications during delivery. The NICU staff works closely with parents to develop a treatment plan for their newborn.
Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Staffed by experienced neonatologists, neonatal advanced practice registered nurses, neonatal nurses, and respiratory therapists, our team delivers attentive, family centered care for babies born prematurely or with medical conditions requiring close monitoring.
Our Level II NICU is equipped to care for infants who need advanced support while still promoting essential bonding and development. For newborns who simply need additional observation or transitional care, we offer a calm, nurturing environment that helps them grow stronger and prepare for discharge.
Our Level II NICU
Our treatment options and support services to provide additional levels of care to babies born prematurely or with special conditions.
Multidisciplinary NICU team
To ensure we can deliver prompt neonatal care after labor and delivery, our experienced neonatologists and neonatal advanced practice registered nurses provide 24/7 care in our NICU. Our NICU is also supported by:
- Respiratory therapists
- Speech, physical and occupational therapists
- Lactation consultants
- Social workers
- Case managers
- Consulting pediatric providers include cardiology, neurology and retinal specialists
- Case managers
Visiting the NICU
We believe that time spent with your newborn is essential to bonding and emotional healing. To support this connection, we welcome parents and visitors over the age of 16 to visit our Level II NICU throughout the day. We also encourage you to join the daily medical rounds so you can stay informed about your baby’s care plan. To protect patient privacy and ensure a smooth transition between care teams, we ask that visitors avoid arriving during shift change, which occurs daily from 6:30am to 7:30am and 6:30pm to 7:30pm.