(RN) Registered Nurse-New To Postpartum/L&D - 135276

UC San Diego; Oakland, California, Winchester (CA, MO, VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious Magnet designated organization recognized for nursing excellence. This exciting opportunity is tailored for experienced nurses transitioning into perinatal nursing, where you'll provide vital care in a supportive environment. With a focus on transformational leadership and professional practice, you'll thrive in a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Experience the fulfillment of working in a leading academic health system, where your contributions directly impact the quality of care provided to patients. Embrace the chance to grow your skills and make a difference in the lives of families during their most critical moments.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Minimum three years of recent RN experience in Critical Care or Emergency Services.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care based on competence and professional expertise.
• Respond rapidly to high-acuity and fast-paced environments.
• Participate in structured training for perinatal nursing.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Autonomous nursing care

Ability to respond to high-acuity environments

Education

RN License issued by the State of California

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

BSN

Tools

BART or BLS

NRP certification

Job description

(RN) Registered Nurse-New To Postpartum/L&D - 135276

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Job Description

Filing Deadline: Tue 5/13/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 05/08/2025for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 05/20/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

This structured training program is designed for experienced nurses transitioning into perinatal nursing. Participants will complete orientation in both Postpartum and Labor & Delivery at Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla.

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 expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

A cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.

• RN License issued by the State of California.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Certificate of course completion of Basic fetal monitoring.

• NRP certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

• Minimum three (3) years of recent RN experience in Critical Care and/or Emergency Services. Recent experience is within the past 1 (one) year.

• Demonstrated ability to respond rapidly to high-acuity and fast-paced environments.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Greater than two (2) years relevant acute care experience.
• Experience working in an academic medical center.
• Evidence of contributions to improving nursing practice through quality improvement.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $131,335 - $184,078 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $62.90 - $88.16

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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Payroll Title:

CLIN NURSE 2

Department:

LJ JMC 10 Postpartum

Hiring Pay Scale

$62.90 - $88.16 / Hour

Worksite:

Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

90%

Union:

NX Contract

Total Openings:

2

Work Schedule:

Nights, 12 hour shifts, Sunday-Saturday

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Posted: 5/5/2025

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