Labor & Delivery RN; CLIN NURSE

Job Summary

The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as a resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned, and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient‑centered care, which includes assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care, delivering direct patient care, ensuring patient satisfaction, training and delegating duties, and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

April 22, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. Interviews may be held at any time.

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR certification
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/American Heart Association (AHA) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Completion of Fetal Monitoring Course
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• At least one (1) year of Labor and Delivery experience
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, developmental (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients

• National Certification Corporation (NCC) Credential in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC‑OB)
• Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C‑EFM)
• BSN, RNC‑OB, C‑EFM
• Antepartum and Postpartum experience

• 70% - Nursing Process and Practice
• 15% - Quality and Evidence‑Based Practice
• 5% - Leadership
• 5% - Professional Development
• 5% - Research

The University Birthing Suites is a birthing center with facilities that can accommodate patients in various phases of observation, antepartum labor and delivery. The unit includes two operating rooms and two recovery rooms, permitting family access for instant bonding. The on‑site obstetric emergency department is also available for evaluation of obstetric issues 24/7. The Women's Pavilion is a 24‑bed unit that consists of antepartum, postpartum, and medical‑surgical patients.

Both units have a normal newborn nursery; most infants remain in their mother's room for family‑centered bonding after initial assessment. The units serve a diverse population spanning over 33 counties, receiving referrals for high‑risk pregnancies, fetal surgeries, and pregnancy terminations. Comprehensive patient care is provided by a collaborative team including registered nurses, medical students, interns, residents, and faculty physicians, as well as unit clerks, social workers, dietitians, and physical therapists.

This position trains and works in the following clinical areas: D‑3 University Birthing Center, Labor‑Delivery Outpatient Tests, T‑3 Newborn Nursery, T‑3 Women’s Health Pavilion.

• Salary or Pay Range: $73.72 – $99.20 (Hourly)
• Salary Grade: 114
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  CLIN NURSE 2
• UC Job Code: 009139
• Number of Positions: 1
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