Nurse Practitioner, Neonatology (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter Health • San Francisco, CA

2d • Onsite

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. The NNP works collaboratively with neonatologists, pediatric subspecialists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic neonatal conditions while promoting evidence-based, family-centered care.

As a member of the neonatal care team, the NNP provides comprehensive patient management, including diagnostic evaluation, procedures, treatment planning, care coordination, discharge planning, and family education. The Advanced Practice Clinician practices within the scope of licensure, certification, credentialing, and privileging, delivering safe, evidence-based care under applicable collaborative practice agreements and standardized procedures. The role exercises independent clinical judgment while maintaining physician collaboration and consultation as appropriate to patient needs, clinical complexity, organizational policy, and regulatory requirements.

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is a multi-specialty medical group within the Sutter Health network, providing collaborative care at locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. The position is part of a clinical care team and works with supervising physicians, the interdisciplinary team, and Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation operations.

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 doctorate degree in nursing.
• California Registered Nurse license.
• California Nurse Practitioner certificate.
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number.
• National Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner through the National Certification Corporation.
• 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 for nurse practitioners or physician assistants established 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.
• Practice within licensure, certification, credentialing, and privileging requirements and applicable collaborative practice agreements and standardized procedures.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians, the interdisciplinary team, and Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation operations.

Benefits

• Medical coverage beginning on day one, with multiple plan options; domestic partner coverage included.
• Dental and vision coverage that is 100% employer-paid.
• 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.
• Opportunities for innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement.

What This Job Offers

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