Sutter Health·Sacramento, California
Accountable for the assessment, coordination, and delivery of holistic nursing care for patients in a Neonatal ICU. Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans and maintaining collaborative relationships with families and healthcare providers.
About Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Learn More: Sutter Hospitals Earn 23 Awards from American Heart Association Video: Sutter Health: Getting Better Never Stops Learn about THE POWER OF ONE and what it means here at Sutter Health. EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN: 2 years nursing experience or successful completion of a senior nursing student preceptorship in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology. Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations. Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities. Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook). Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment. Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations. Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI). Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. #LI-LS1 Job Shift: Nights Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 12 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 36 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $78.91 to $103.37 / hour. Registered Nurse I Pay Range is $75.18 to $75.18 / hour. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a valid California RN license. Candidates must have BLS and NRP certifications, with a preference for 2 years of NICU experience.
Market context
California neonatal ICU roles are typically competitive because hospitals look for licensed RNs with BLS, NRP, and prior NICU experience, especially in high-acuity settings. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the essentials faster; a practical next step is to confirm your California RN license and certifications are current before applying.