Labor & Delivery Lead Nurse

Kaiser Permanente; Downey, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse in Labor & Delivery to lead nursing care using the nursing process, while upholding standards of care and organizational policies. You will guide a health care team, ensure patient safety, and support discharge planning within a fast-paced perinatal unit.

Ideal candidates hold CA RN licensure, BLS, and perinatal/maternal health credentials, with demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills essential for unit operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent full-time experience in L&D or related perinatal area.
• Registered Nurse License (California) and Basic Life Support required.
• Advanced fetal monitoring certification or Kaiser PPSP for Nurses program is required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Lead and coordinate health care team activities and delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse in Labor & Delivery to lead nursing care using the nursing process, while upholding standards of care and organizational policies. You will guide a health care team, ensure patient safety, and support discharge planning within a fast-paced perinatal unit.

Ideal candidates hold CA RN licensure, BLS, and perinatal/maternal health credentials, with demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills essential for unit operations.