Special Delivery Unit RN; Per Diem, Nights

Work Location Orange, California

Work Shift Night – 08hrs (United States of America)

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Diverge by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

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.

Minimum $73.44 Midpoint $75.48 Maximum $77.52 Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

• Required:
  
  Minimum two (2) years of experience in clinical specialty Labor and Delivery
• Preferred:
  Experience in high risk Labor and Delivery

• Required:
  
  Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing;
  Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) (effective on all offers made after November 1, 2015)
• Preferred:
  Training

• Required:
  
  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
• Preferred:
  Clinical Nurse III or IV.

• Required:
  
  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…