L&D Nurse – Night Shift (36 hrs/wk)

HiredFirst; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

On-site role in Clearlake

Job summary

HiredFirst in Clearlake, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse - L&D for full-time contract night shifts. The role involves caring for Labor and Delivery patients, monitoring fetal heart tones, and collaborating with obstetricians to adjust care plans.

The position requires 2–3 years L&D experience, an RN license with obstetric certification, and strong documentation and safety protocol adherence. Expect on-site duties, patient education, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current RN license with obstetric/gynecology nursing certification preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years L&D or high-acuity obstetric nursing experience.
• Proficiency in fetal monitoring, maternal vital signs, and labor progression assessment.
• Ability to develop and adjust care plans with obstetricians and care teams.
• Strong documentation skills using electronic chart systems and compliance with standards.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control, and standard precautions.
• Experience in medication administration and monitoring per hospital protocols.
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives and metric tracking.
• Mentorship ability and support for junior staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic nursing care to Labor and Delivery patients.
• Monitor fetal heart tones, maternal vitals, and labor progress with timely interventions.
• Collaborate with obstetricians and care teams to develop and adjust care plans.
• Document and chart patient status, interventions, and outcomes accurately.
• Identify safety risks and implement standard precautions to prevent complications.
• Educate patients and families on birth plans, pain management, and postpartum care.
• Administer medications and monitor responses per hospital protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and track key performance metrics.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay current with evidence-based obstetric nursing practices.
• Mentor and support junior staff to promote professional development and growth.
• Maintain on-site readiness, equipment, and supply inventories for L&D operations.
• Participate in pipeline and territory planning to anticipate staffing and demand needs.

Skills

Fetal monitoring

Documentation skills

Patient education

Safety protocols

Education

RN license with obstetric/gynecology certification

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

HiredFirst in Clearlake, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse - L&D for full-time contract night shifts. The role involves caring for Labor and Delivery patients, monitoring fetal heart tones, and collaborating with obstetricians to adjust care plans.

The position requires 2–3 years L&D experience, an RN license with obstetric certification, and strong documentation and safety protocol adherence. Expect on-site duties, patient education, and ongoing professional development.