Registered Nurse (RN) - L&D, Special Delivery Unit, Clinical Shift Lead (Full Time, Days)
About The Position
This will start out as an 8-hour position with a goal of transitioning to 12-hour shifts This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong high-risk L&D experience to join a new and growing team. We are opening a Special Delivery Unit in Spring of 2026 and we are looking to have expert clinicians that are ready to be a part of this new innovative department. As part of the comprehensive fetal care vision, Rady Children’s will be opening a Special Delivery Unit where families with high risk babies, low risk mothers can receive fetal intervention and deliver in the same place their baby needs to be to receive their specialized care after delivery. The (Special Delivery Unit) SDU registered nurse clinical shift lead cares and treats the maternal population during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum. The role requires the nurse to be a resource in the unit during a designated shift, assist in patient flow/placement, ensure quality care is provided according to policies and procedures and completes other duties as assigned. Functions as an expert practitioner whose intuition and skill arise from comprehensive knowledge thoroughly grounded in experience. Able to identify situations, formulate solutions, initiate change, and monitor outcomes. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the total situation and a clear understanding of how their unit aligns with the strategic goals of the organization.
Requirements
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in clinical specialty Labor and Delivery
- Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC’s mission; and understand and exceed customer expectations.
- Effectively solve complex patient care and organizational problems, role model positive and professional behavior.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal relationships and collaboration skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; excellent critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail, vigilance, poise, and composure in stressful situations
- California RN license
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Plan (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) fetal monitoring and/or National Certification in fetal monitoring (C-EFM)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in high risk Labor and Delivery
- National Certification related to Obstetrics
Responsibilities
- cares and treats the maternal population during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum
- resource in the unit during a designated shift
- assist in patient flow/placement
- ensure quality care is provided according to policies and procedures
- completes other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
