Clinical Nurse II - Labor and Delivery - Tri- Medical Center FTE

What You Will Do

The Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse at the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) level is a vital part of the Women and Newborn Services team, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient‑centered care. This role requires advanced competencies, specialized certifications, and a strong ability to function autonomously while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing OR Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) with five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a Labor and Delivery Unit in lieu of BSN.
• 2 Years experience as a Registered Nurse in labor and delivery or equivalent setting.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) – CA Board of Registered Nursing – REQUIRED.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) – American Heart Association – REQUIRED.
• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – American Heart Association – REQUIRED.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Various‑Employee provides certificate – REQUIRED.

• Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC‑OB) – National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties – PREFERRED.

• Current STABLE certification, preferred.
• Current Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification (AWHONN or other approved course) – required.

• Coordinate the interprofessional health care team to deliver safe, efficient, patient‑centered, timely and equitable care.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient‑specific needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor and evaluate patient interventional responses ensuring swift follow‑up as needed.
• Act as patient advocate and protect patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by all health care team members, including oneself, and contribution of systems and environment in progressing patients toward desired outcomes.
• Provide education to patients and families about medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
• Advocate for evidence‑based practices in Labor and Delivery care.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment, adhering to infection control and hospital policies.
• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Comply with hospital and regulatory standards, including The Joint Commission and OSHA guidelines.
• Adhere to facility policies to ensure safe care. Identify and report safety concerns; demonstrate willingness to address pervasive systemic issues.
• Accurately document care measures, interventions, patient progress, and any incidents in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provide preceptorship and mentorship to New Graduate Nurses, New Hires, and students, fostering their professional development.
• Participate in professional development activities, including continuing education, certifications, workshops and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for best practices within the Labor and Delivery department.
• Function in various roles, including charge nurse, OB ED, OB OR Circulator, OB PACU and transition role as needed.
• Act decisively in critical situations, such as cardiac arrest, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and composure under pressure.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in operating advanced labor & delivery related equipment and technology; proficient in circulating and scrubbing obstetrics surgical cases, as well as the recovery of post‑operative obstetrics patients; understanding of procedural sterile fields and adherence to procedural protocols; proficiencies in the Newborn Transition Role; knowledge of and competency in caring for women and newborns throughout the LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, & Postpartum) continuum.
• Critical Thinking:
  Rapid decision‑making skills in high‑pressure environments; ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to dynamic cases.
• Communication:
  Effective verbal and written communication with the Labor & Delivery team, patients, and families; strong interpersonal skills to support a collaborative team environment.

Sharp Health Care is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.