Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse (NICU)

Kaiser Permanente seeks an RN for our NICU, supporting high-risk newborns in a technology-forward care environment. You’ll deliver evidence-based neonatal care, monitor complex patients, and collaborate closely with physicians and specialists using advanced clinical and IT tools. You’ll educate and support families, maintain rigorous safety and infection control standards, and document accurately in electronic health systems. In our innovative, collaborative culture, you’ll join improvement initiatives and gain continual learning opportunities within a mission-driven, patient-focused team. Provide specialized nursing care to NICU patients in a technology-enabled clinical environment Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and manage life-support equipment for high-risk newborns Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and the wider care team on treatment plans Educate and support families on infant conditions, treatments, and at-home care requirements Accurately document patient status in electronic health record and follow clinical protocols Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adoption of new clinical/IT tools Maintain infection control standards and ensure a safe, compliant NICU environment Precept and mentor new staff on NICU best practices and technology workflows Neonatal intensive care nursing NICU patient assessment Ventilator and respiratory support management Medication administration for neonates Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation Neonatal resuscitation (NRP) Intravenous and central line management Infection prevention and control Parent and family education in NICU Interdisciplinary clinical collaboration Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license in state of practice Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (RNC-NIC) preferred