Nurse Practitioner, Neonatology (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter Health • San Francisco, CA

2d

About The Position

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) provides advanced neonatal care to newborns requiring specialized medical management in the NICU, newborn nursery, delivery room, and other inpatient neonatal settings. Working collaboratively with neonatologists, pediatric subspecialists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams, the NNP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic neonatal conditions while promoting evidence-based, family-centered care.

The NNP is responsible for comprehensive patient management, including diagnostic evaluation, procedures, treatment planning, care coordination, discharge planning, and family education. The NNP practices within the scope of licensure, certification, credentialing, and privileging, under applicable collaborative practice agreements and standardized procedures. The clinician exercises independent clinical judgment while maintaining physician collaboration and consultation as appropriate to patient needs, clinical complexity, organizational policy, and regulatory requirements.

The NP/PA reports to the Director of Advanced Practice and practices as part of a clinical care team under the direction of supervising physician(s), collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation operations. Sutter West Bay Medical Group is a multi-specialty medical group within the Sutter Health network, serving communities at several San Francisco Bay Area locations.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of inpatient NICU experience.
• Experience managing high-risk neonatal populations.
• Graduate of an accredited RN and NP program.
• Master's or doctoral degree in nursing.
• California Registered Nurse license.
• California Nurse Practitioner certificate.
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number.
• National Certification Corporation certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
• National Provider Identification at time of hire.
• Current DEA registration number and successful completion of a Schedule II controlled-substance course.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
• Knowledge and skill in customer service, conflict resolution, counseling, problem solving, decision making, oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, adaptability, change management, results orientation, and teamwork.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Meet credentialing requirements established for nurse practitioners or physician assistants by California Pacific Medical Center and Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience precepting Neonatal Nurse Practitioner students, new graduate NNPs, or advanced practice providers.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and provider development.
• Experience with onboarding, mentorship, and competency assessment.
• Prior leadership or program development experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic neonatal conditions.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within scope of practice.
• Participate in neonatal resuscitations and stabilization of high-risk infants.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Coordinate patient care, consultations, and discharge planning.
• Educate and support patients' families regarding care plans and treatment goals.
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and professional development activities.

Benefits

• Medical coverage beginning on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month and coverage for domestic partners.
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision coverage.
• 8% employer-funded profit-sharing retirement contribution up to IRS maximums, with no employee contribution required.
• $3,000 annual continuing medical education allowance.
• Relocation assistance.
• Access to professional development resources.
• Fully integrated EPIC EMR across clinic and hospital settings.
• Opportunities for innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level