NICU Staff Nurse

Proforma Health; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health is seeking an experienced Professional Staff Nurse (NICU) to provide expert care for critically ill and high-risk newborns in a family-centered setting.

The role emphasizes advanced nursing care, continuous assessment, rapid response to changes, ventilator management, and close collaboration with neonatology and other specialists. Family education and safety-focused practice are central to the position.

Qualifications

• Expert clinical judgment in neonatal critical care.
• Advanced neonatal critical care nursing skills.
• Strong assessment and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced, family-centered nursing care for neonates with complex medical needs.
• Perform complex assessments and monitor continuously, recognizing and responding to rapid changes in condition.
• Manage ventilators and administer/monitor critical infusions safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and an interdisciplinary team to support patient care plans.
• Educate and support families, communicating clinical status and care instructions clearly.
• Contribute to quality, safety, and evidence-based practice in a mission-driven environment.

Skills

Expert clinical judgment

Neonatal critical care

Assessment & prioritization

Teamwork & communication

Family-centered care focus

Job description

Role:

Experienced Professional Staff Nurse (NICU) providing expert care for critically ill and high-risk newborns in a family-centered setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced, family-centered nursing care for neonates with complex medical needs.


• Perform complex assessments and monitor continuously, recognizing and responding to rapid changes in condition.


• Manage ventilators and administer/monitor critical infusions safely and effectively.


• Collaborate with neonatologists and an interdisciplinary team to support patient care plans.


• Educate and support families, communicating clinical status and care instructions clearly.


• Contribute to quality, safety, and evidence-based practice in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications/Skills:

Expert clinical judgment, advanced critical care nursing skills for neonates, strong assessment and prioritization abilities, effective teamwork and communication, and a commitment to family-centered care, quality, and safety.