Senior NICU Registered Nurse

Aura Health; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a skilled RN to provide specialized neonatal intensive care, develop and implement care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions and high-quality patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes compassionate family-centered care, evidence-based practice, and mentoring learners and early-career staff within a hospital setting. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• RN with neonatal ICU knowledge and clinical judgment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration for cross-team coordination.
• Ability to provide compassionate family‑centered care.
• Experience mentoring learners and junior staff.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement care plans based on clinical assessments.
• Coordinate care among the multidisciplinary team and advocate for patient/family needs.
• Support quality improvement initiatives through participation and adherence to best practices.
• Mentor and precept students and new nurses to promote professional growth and consistent care delivery.

Skills

Neonatal ICU knowledge

Clinical judgment

Communication

Mentorship experience

Evidence‑based practice

Job description

Provide and coordinate specialized nursing care for neonatal intensive care patients and their families.

Develop individualized care plans, assess patient needs, and deliver high-quality neonatal care in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Communicate patient status, needs, and care updates across disciplines to support coordinated treatment and safe transitions of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement care plans based on clinical assessments.
• Coordinate care among the multidisciplinary team and advocate for patient/family needs.
• Support quality improvement initiatives through active participation and adherence to best practices.
• Mentor and precept students and new nurses to promote professional growth and consistent care delivery.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN with strong neonatal intensive care knowledge and clinical judgment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-team coordination.
• Ability to provide compassionate family-centered care.
• Experience supporting training/mentorship of learners and early-career staff.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement.