Charge NICU Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Charge RN for the NICU to lead and coordinate care for critically ill newborns. This leadership role focuses on mentorship, clinical excellence, and promoting evidence-based practices across the nursing team.

You will liaise with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, family-centered care while maintaining regulatory compliance and high standards of patient safety.

Qualifications

• NICU nursing experience with evidence of leadership roles.
• Strong clinical judgment demonstrated in high-acuity care.
• Ability to mentor and develop nursing staff.
• Effective collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee high-quality, family-centered care for critically ill newborns.
• Mentor and guide nursing staff; promote evidence-based practices.
• Manage patient assignments and workflow to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to optimize care and compliance.

Skills

NICU leadership

Clinical judgment

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Charge RN for our NICU within the Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this leadership role, you’ll coordinate and oversee high-quality, family-centered care for critically ill newborns, guiding and mentoring nursing staff while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. You’ll manage patient assignments, support evidence-based practices, and ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates are experienced NICU RNs with strong clinical judgment, communication, and team leadership skills, committed to compassionate care and continuous improvement.