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.
Secure NICU live video streaming
At HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, we know how important it is for parents to stay connected with their newborn — especially when a baby requires specialized care in our Level II NICU. That’s why we offer a secure, real‑time video streaming service that allows families to check in on their little one anytime, from anywhere. A small, carefully positioned camera near your baby’s bedside provides continuous video access, giving parents peace of mind when they can’t be at the hospital. Access is protected and available only to approved users with login credentials provided by our NICU team.