Children's Health of Northern CA
Specialty Hospital · Campbell, CA
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Specialty Hospital
Benefits
Job descriptions reference standard nursing responsibilities but do not enumerate benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off.
The city
Living in Saratoga, CA
Saratoga is an upscale Silicon Valley enclave at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, known for tree-lined residential streets, wineries, and Hakone Gardens, a historic Japanese estate. Downtown Saratoga offers a quiet, village-like feel with boutique shops and dining. For RNs, it provides a calm suburban refuge within commuting distance of major Bay Area medical centers.
Browse roles in Saratoga- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $3,501/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $250,001/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Children's Health of Northern California (CHoNC) is a pediatric-focused healthcare organization headquartered at 3777 S. Bascom Ave in Campbell, CA 95008. The organization operates multiple facilities across the South Bay area, including a pediatric hospital in Campbell, a pediatric subacute facility in Saratoga, and Scribbles & Giggles day health centers in both Saratoga and San Jose.
- Specialty Hospital · Saratoga
More about Children's Health of Northern CA
CHoNC provides a continuum of pediatric care services including subacute skilled nursing, acute rehabilitation, day health centers, and respite care, serving children with complex medical needs. Nursing roles at CHoNC center on pediatric patient care, with registered nurses responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for assigned patients. The organization also offers charge nurse positions with administrative responsibilities including shift management, medication administration, supervision of CNAs, physician communication, and infection control compliance. The work environment appears to be mission-driven with a strong emphasis on compassionate pediatric care, though review data is limited with only a small number of publicly available employee reviews.
CHoNC's mission is encapsulated in their tagline 'Healing Hearts, Nurturing Hope, Celebrating Every Child.' The organization emphasizes compassionate care that honors the strength within every young patient, celebrating each child's unique journey to healing and growth. Their philosophy centers on the idea that 'every small victory becomes a giant leap forward.'
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Indeed reports an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews. Detailed breakdown: Work-life balance 4.0/5, Pay and benefits 3.5/5, Job security and advancement 5.0/5, Management 4.0/5, and Culture 4.5/5. Employees highlighted a sense of belonging, overall satisfaction, and a clear sense of purpose as key positives. The small sample size on Indeed (2 reviews) limits the reliability of these ratings.
The good
- High job security and advancement opportunities (rated 5.0/5 on Indeed)
- Strong workplace culture with sense of belonging and clear purpose (rated 4.5/5 on Indeed)
- Pediatric specialty focus offering meaningful, mission-driven work
- Multiple facility locations providing potential career flexibility across the South Bay
- Good work-life balance (rated 4.0/5 on Indeed)
- Diverse care settings including subacute, rehabilitation, and day health
The hard parts
- Pay and benefits rated lowest among categories at 3.5/5 on Indeed
- Very limited publicly available review data (only 2 reviews on Indeed), making comprehensive assessment difficult
- Subacute and skilled nursing pediatric care can be emotionally demanding
- Glassdoor reviews were inaccessible, limiting transparency into broader employee sentiment
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Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 16, 2026
- Website
- chonc.org ↗
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