Labor and Delivery Perinatal Lead Nurse Night Shift

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Labor and Delivery Lead Nurse Night Shift – Central Coast California

Ignite a leadership journey in maternal-child health as the Labor and Delivery Lead Nurse Night Shift. This high‑visibility role brings together compassionate obstetric care and innovative practice to elevate outcomes and experiences.

The Labor and Delivery Lead Nurse Night Shift will join a mission‑driven, nationally respected hospital known for award‑winning patient safety, exceptional patient experience, and consistent quality outcomes in obstetrics. This role helps advance an evidence‑based culture, smart‑room technology, wireless fetal monitoring, and continuous improvement supported by robust analytics and a modern EHR. It contributes to a maternal services program praised by the community for family‑centered birthing suites, lactation support, and philanthropic investment that expands access, upgrades equipment, and fuels professional growth.

The role reports to a collaborative Director of Maternal Child Health while partnering with a Charge Nurse team, obstetricians, certified nurse‑midwives, anesthesiologists, neonatology, and lactation consultants. It mentors a diverse team of L&D RNs and support staff, streamlines triage‑to‑delivery throughput, champions patient experience, optimizes staffing and acuity‑based assignments, and supports readiness for high‑risk scenarios through simulation and competency validation. It models servant leadership, fosters interdisciplinary rounds, and strengthens a just culture that values learning, inclusivity, and professional excellence.

The position is located on California’s Central Coast, where coastal trails, sun‑kissed beaches, vineyard vistas, and a Mediterranean climate shape a relaxed‑yet‑active lifestyle. Employees enjoy weekend farmers markets, farm‑to‑table cuisine, craft breweries, local wineries; outdoor adventures from surfing and kayaking to hiking and cycling; and a vibrant arts scene with concerts, galleries, and festivals—all with easy access to regional attractions and a balanced cost‑of‑living compared to major metros.

The Labor and Delivery Lead Nurse Night Shift will earn a competitive salary up to $180,000, complemented by a full suite of health and retirement benefits designed for stability and growth, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement program options, paid time off, and professional development support.