RN II-L&D (Mandatory Call), Per Diem, Day Shift (CNA)

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care through antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. The role involves supervising ancillary staff, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring high-quality perinatal care.

Requirements include an Associate Degree, RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/NRP certifications, and 2+ years in Labor & Delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required
• Two years experience in Labor & Delivery required
• RN license in state of practice required

Responsibilities

• Performs physical and psychosocial assessment of patients and plans care with the health care team.
• Manages perinatal emergencies including C-sections and deliveries.
• Educates patients/families on perinatal care and pain management.
• Documents nursing care accurately and maintains unit safety checks.

Education

Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Two years experience of Labor & Delivery

Job description

Job Description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary

The Labor and Delivery Nurse is responsible for the planning and provision of nursing care to patients and their families during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including emergency situations and circulating for C-Sections. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice. This position is represented by CNA.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• Two years experience of Labor & Delivery: Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course: Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required
• AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS: Required

Department Specific License/Certifications

• Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) or Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN): Required

Essential Functions

• Performs physical & psychosocial assessment of pt which demonstrates knowledge & consideration of age, cultural differences & support for fetal demise. Initiates a multidisciplinary, goal oriented care plan for each pt in collaboration with members of the health care team and provides care based on that plan.
• Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in managing perinatal emergencies incl but not limited to: crash C-section, precipitous delivery, shoulder dystocia.
• During L&D is competent to assess fetal and maternal well being, assess amniotic fluid status, assess vaginal bleeding, and recognize and manage abnormalities. Effectively manages pain control in the laboring patient. Supports and implements alternative pain control when appropriate.
• Is competent to assist with epidural catheter placement and monitor fetal & maternal status during catheter placement and after medication administration. Educates pt/families in all stages of perinatal and post partum period and utilizes methods appropriate to age, condition, culture & learning readiness.
• Completes legible, accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of patient's response to medications, treatments & procedures. Consistently performs necessary unit specific safety and quality control checks (ie. Shift and 24hr MD order checks, TO/VO Read Back, crash cart checks, urine QC.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 73429
• Job Category : RN
• Posting Date : 2026-10-09T18:26:58+00:00
• Job Schedule : Full time
• Job Shift : Day Shift
• Locations : San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Non-Benefitted
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $52.17 to $83.56. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department : Labor and Delivery
• Shift Length : 12 Hours