Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Full Time, Night Shift

Aura Health; Lost Hills (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Lost Hills, California is seeking a unit-based nursing leader to supervise nursing and ancillary staff, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective patient care with emphasis on safety and patient satisfaction.

You will develop individualized care plans, monitor performance, participate in quality initiatives, and help recruit and onboard staff while maintaining regulatory compliance and a positive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• RN licensure in the state of practice is required.
• Supervisory experience and clinical nursing expertise are essential.
• Certifications include BLS, ACLS, NALS, and fetal heart monitoring; CPR/BLS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patient care activities and develop individualized care plans while monitoring staff performance.
• Foster a patient- and family-centered environment and address cultural needs.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance through participation in performance improvement initiatives.
• Assess staffing needs by acuity, assign personnel, and manage scheduling to optimize resources.
• Evaluate staff performance, coach, and participate in hiring and onboarding.
• Maintain a safe, clean unit and coordinate equipment repairs and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical judgement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nursing

RN licensure in the state of practice

Tools

BLS

ACLS

NALS

Fetal Heart Monitoring

CPR/BLS

Job description

Role Summary

Provides unit-based leadership in collaboration with healthcare teams, supervising nursing and ancillary staff to ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient care that prioritizes safety and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate patient care activities, developing individualized care plans and monitoring staff performance.
• Foster a patient and family-centered environment, addressing cultural needs and gathering feedback to improve service quality.
• Ensure compliance with patient safety standards, quality measures, and hospital policies through participation in performance improvement initiatives.
• Assess staffing needs based on patient acuity, assign personnel accordingly, and manage scheduling to optimize resource utilization and minimize overtime.
• Evaluate staff performance, conduct coaching, disciplinary actions, and participate in hiring and onboarding processes.
• Maintain safe, clean, and operational unit environment, coordinating equipment repairs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing required; Master's preferred.
• RN licensure in the state of practice required.
• Supervisory experience and clinical expertise in nursing essential.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NALS, Fetal Heart Monitoring required; CPR/BLS preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical judgment skills necessary to improve patient outcomes and team performance.

Additional duties include participating in quality initiatives, resource management, and supporting hospital policies to ensure optimal patient care and safety.