Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus
When a child is in the NICU, it can be a difficult time for parents and families. However, you can feel reassured knowing your baby will be cared for by a team of highly trained specialists. The goal of NICU care is to stabilize your baby so he or she can return home.
If, prior to your baby's birth, your physician indicates your baby may need NICU attention and you would like a tour of Siena Hospital’s Level III NICU, please call us at (702) 616-5466.
Level III NICU at St. Rose Dominican: What Do They Mean For You?
We are here to support you - the parents - during your baby's stay in the NICU. We will explain treatment options and answer any questions you have.
Our Siena Campus has a Level III NICU, the highest designation available in southern Nevada. The level numbers of NICUs indicate the type of care our staff can provide for premature or critically ill newborns. The care your baby needs, and the NICU level he or she will need, depends on a few factors:
- Severity of the condition your baby is born with
- Your baby's gestational age (the number of weeks pregnant the mother was at the time of birth)
Level III NICUs care for those babies who need the most advanced treatments. At St. Rose Dominican, we are able to care for critically ill newborns who are premature or who have:
- Problems with breathing
- Heart conditions
- Birth defects
Additionally, St. Rose Dominican, Siena Hospital's Level III NICU, we can provide donor human milk to premature or medically fragile babies while mom waits for her own milk to come in.
For babies born in our San Martin Campus needing specialized care, we can coordinate physician assisted transfers to the NICU in our Siena Campus. We also have transfer protocols in place with nearby hospitals that operate NICUs, in the event it is necessary.
Level III NICU at St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus
Our modern, comfortable Level III NICU at the Siena Campus features 26 NICU bays with the most advanced technology, such as self-contained, versatile infant beds and sophisticated monitoring equipment. We monitor sick and/or premature newborns while providing a full range of neonatal treatment for infants who need extra care.
Features of our Level III NICU include:
- Team of specialists. Our team is available 24/7, including:
- On-site, board-certified neonatal physicians (certified through the American Board of Pediatrics-Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine or American Board of Osteopathic Pediatrics-Neonatology)
- Neonatal nurses, physical, speech-language and occupational therapists
- Physician assisted neonatal transport. We coordinate transfers to and from the NICU, keeping our small patients safe and comfortable.
- Advanced neonatal technology. Our unit features self-contained Giraffe OmniBeds. These are versatile infant beds that provide emergency access and can convert to a protective, quiet environment, allowing your baby to grow and develop.
- Comprehensive discharge preparation. In our nesting suite, parents and caregivers can practice the skills they need before they leave the hospital.
We encourage you to participate as much as possible in your baby’s care. When you’re not at the hospital, you can call and check on your baby any time of the day by calling (855) 509-4484.
Comprehensive Pediatric Services
St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus offers complete, specialized pediatric services for children from birth to 17 years of age offering the following pediatric services: Children’s Emergency Room, pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), pediatric unit, and a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
