Health Unit Coordinator - Boise NICU

St. Luke's Health System • Boise, ID

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About The Position

St. Luke’s is hiring a Health Unit Coordinator for its Boise NICU. The role combines Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities with patient-care activities and related nonprofessional services that support patients’ personal needs and comfort. The NICU serves infants and families requiring medical or surgical care immediately after birth, including infants who are extremely premature or have difficulty transitioning to life outside the womb. It is a level 4 NICU treating infants who require gastrointestinal, neurological, and musculoskeletal surgeries or treatments. The unit does not treat ECMO or complex cardiac surgery cases, serves as a regional transport referral site, and attends high-risk deliveries. Neonatology coverage is available around the clock from an in-house neonatologist and nurse practitioner. When eligible for floating, staff may support the Children’s Hospital Peds and PICU units.

This is a full-time day position: 72 hours per pay period across three 12-hour shifts per week, scheduled variably according to unit needs. Shift differential pay is offered for nights and weekends. Employees are eligible to apply for scholarships to pursue nursing education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior healthcare experience, such as CNA or medical assistant experience, or current enrollment in nursing or medical school.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient-care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary to meet patients’ personal needs and comfort.
• Take on Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities.
• When eligible for floating, support other Children’s Hospital units, including Peds and PICU.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Retirement plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision offerings.
• On-site massages.
• On-site counseling via the Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to the Personify Health Wellness tool.
• Formal training and career development offerings.
• Eligibility to apply for scholarships to pursue nursing education.
• Shift differential pay for nights and weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED