The Neonatology Nurse Practitioner (NNP) is responsible for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, consultative services, inter- and intradepartmental liaison, education, leadership, research involvement, and patient care management across the continuum from preventative care through discharge. The role includes autonomous decision-making and collaboration with board-certified or board-eligible physicians to deliver expert care.
Schedule includes both 8-hour day shifts and night shifts (16 and 24 hours). The NNP reports to the NICU Medical Director and serves as a central member of the medical team.
Provides individualized care according to professional nursing standards, patient care plans, performance improvement plans, patient education plans, and organizational policies and codes of conduct.
Performs duties with sensitivity to and understanding of age and developmental milestones for both neonates and infants-ensuring safety, and employing appropriate interventions and evaluations.
Clinic Sites
As part of our integrated practice, you will provide care across two clinical sites.
Alta Bates Summitt Medical Center:
55 bed NICU
level III NICU
over 4000 deliveries per year
California Pacific Medical Center:
Regional 35-bed Level III NICU
Active well-baby service
Large maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) program
Transport services and high-risk perinatal navigation
Comprehensive pediatric subspecialty support via partnership with Stanford Children?s Hospital
Requirements
Experience:
Minimum one (1) year as a Neonatology Nurse Practitioner (NNP), preferably in a NICU.
At least three (3) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Education, Licensure & Certifications:
Master?s degree in Nursing.
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 200 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.
Community Information
Working with Sutter West Bay Medical Group means practicing in one of the most dynamic and desirable regions in the country. The San Francisco Bay Area offers a rich blend of professional opportunity, cultural diversity, and natural beauty. San Francisco is home to world-class dining, arts, and iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge. Across the Bay, Berkeley offers a lively academic community, progressive culture, and family-friendly neighborhoods, while Oakland provides a rich mix of historic districts, thriving food and music scenes, and convenient access to parks and waterfronts. With mild weather, excellent schools, and easy access to both city amenities and outdoor adventures, the Bay Area is an ideal place to live and work.
Equal Opportunity Statement
* It is the policy of the Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of SWBMG?s employment policies and practices.
Sutter Health is one of the nation’s leading community-based, not-for-profit healthcare networks, providing care through hospitals, physician organizations, home health and hospice agencies, and other healthcare services. With a mission-driven focus, we share our expertise and resources to elevate the quality of care in the communities we serve while offering our employees an environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. Our care network spans diverse regions—from large urban centers to small rural towns—stretching from the Oregon border to the San Joaquin Valley, the Pacific Coast to the Sierra Foothills, and now Santa Barbara. These locations place our teams near some of California’s most iconic destinations, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Napa Valley, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, the coastal redwoods, and the scenic beaches of Santa Barbara.
In 2025, Sutter Health was recognized by Forbes as one of California’s Best-in-State Employers and by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare. These honors highlight our commitment to creating a workplace culture that values innovation, teamwork, and balance for our clinicians and ...staff.
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