Neonatal ICU Nurse II — Family-Centered Leader

Stanford Medicine Children's Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford in Palo Alto, CA, seeks a Clinical Nurse II to join a floating NICU/ICN/SCN team. The RN provides direct patient care across neonatal to general units, collaborating with an interprofessional team to deliver family-centered care and advanced clinical practice.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, safety, and continuous quality improvement, with opportunities for leadership and professional development within a high‑reliability environment.

Qualifications

• The Clinical Nurse II is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team.
• Demonstrates safe practice within the professional model.
• Provides patient care using the nursing process with accountability.
• Core values reflect the hospital's mission.

Responsibilities

• Performs all the functions of Clinical Nurse I.
• Patient and family centered care: partners with patients and families respecting their preferences.
• Manages more complex patient care assignments.
• Participates in building consensus and resolving conflicts in patient care.
• Engages in problem solving to address safety and quality improvements.
• Uses evidence-based practice and technology to coordinate care across units.

Job description

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford in Palo Alto, CA, seeks a Clinical Nurse II to join a floating NICU/ICN/SCN team. The RN provides direct patient care across neonatal to general units, collaborating with an interprofessional team to deliver family-centered care and advanced clinical practice.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, safety, and continuous quality improvement, with opportunities for leadership and professional development within a high‑reliability environment.