Senior OB/Labor & Delivery Nurse

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Escondido seeks a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery. Responsibilities include delivering patient care, supervising nursing staff, and adhering to healthcare standards. Required qualifications include a CA RN License and certifications in BLS and ACLS, with a preference for candidates with experience in OB nursing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in Labor and Delivery.
• Current CA RN License required.
• Certification in BLS, NRP, ACLS, and fetal monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care within assigned unit.
• Supervise nursing and ancillary personnel activities.
• Ensure adherence to nursing standards and laws.

Skills

English proficiency

Knowledge of clinical practices

Standard office equipment usage

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Posting Date: 10/14/2025

Internal Closing Date: 10/20/2025

* Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

Primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit and for the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical activities. The nursing care provided for in this unit is OB Triage, Labor and Delivery, OB Circulating and Recovery, High Risk OB, and immediate care of the newborn. Coordinates plan of care with the client, their family and the interdisciplinary team. Also responsible for supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing. The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education:	As required by certification and/or licensure
Preferred Education:	Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience:	1 year of directly related RN experience in Labor and Delivery, OB Circulating and OB PACU
Preferred Experience:	2+ years of directly related RN experience in Labor and Delivery, OB Circulating and OB PACU
Required Certification:	American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) American Heart Association recognized Advanced Cardiac Life Support AWHONN Intermediate and/or Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certificate
Preferred Certification:	Not Applicable
Required License:	Current CA RN License
Preferred License:	Not Applicable