Registered Nurse II​/III - MC​/CHC - L & D Birthing Center

Overview

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for the L & D Birthing Center. The role supports mothers in the perinatal period, assists with labor, circulates in the OR, recovers newborns, and provides postpartum care.

• Assess, plan, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
• Assist physicians in administering treatments, performing medical examinations, and conducting diagnostic tests.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications; chart treatment; record and report significant changes in condition.
• Provide orientation and training to new staff, residents, and students.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews; act as a team leader or relief charge nurse.
• Coordinate patient care and discharge planning; review post‑hospital care plans with patients and families.

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license to practice in California.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Fetal monitoring certification.
• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility.
• Experience in L & D or postpartum care.

• Work schedule:
  
  3/12s, , every other weekend.
• Specialty Care/Critical Care training will be applied after required certification and departmental authorization.

Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California. A bachelor’s degree in nursing or a health‑related field may be required for some positions.

Equivalent to one year of full‑time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, outpatient clinic, or healthcare agency program.

• Knowledge of current nursing principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to plan and organize nursing care, maintain accurate records, and collaborate effectively with physicians and staff.
• Skill in teaching entry‑level nurses and supporting nursing personnel.

• Maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
• Maintain a valid BLS certificate issued by the American Heart Association.
• Possess a current California driver’s license (may be required).

• All offers contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment physical exam, drug/alcohol test, and criminal background investigation, which includes fingerprinting.

• As an approved local merit system employee, subject to probationary period provisions as specified in applicable County policy.

For more details about the department, visit the RUHS website .

Questions about this posting may be directed to Jasmine Watts (jwatts).