Special Delivery Unit RN (Per Diem, Nights)

CHOC • Orange, CA

9d • $73 - $78 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will require some call shifts. We will review on our phone screen with you. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with L&D experience to join a new and growing team. We are opening a Special Delivery Unit in Fall of 2026 and we are looking to have RNs 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) will consist of triage, LDRP’s and ORs. This will include ground breaking fetal intervention procedures. The role requires ensuring quality care is provided according to policies and procedures and completes other duties as assigned. Assist in both operating room and delivery room as needed within scope of practice. All while focused on our family centered care. The (Special Delivery Unit) SDU registered nurse 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) (effective on all offers made after November 1, 2015)
• 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
• 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 Provider - Essentials (NRP) - American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider - Advanced (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics
• 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
• Clinical Nurse III or IV
• National Certification related to Obstetrics

Responsibilities

• Assist in both operating room and delivery room as needed within scope of practice.
• Cares and treats the maternal population during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum.
• 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.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• 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.

Benefits

• CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level