Specialty Unit Staff RN - LABOR & DELIVERY

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Specialty Unit Staff RN for Labor & Delivery in San Diego, CA. The role leads a healthcare team, uses the nursing process, and ensures quality patient care in a busy L&D unit.

Night shift, full-time schedule, with a focus on patient safety, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and staff. California RN license and current BLS/NRP/ACLS/Advanced Fetal Monitoring are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in California and eligible to work in healthcare.
• 1 year of recent full-time L&D experience or KP L&D course in prior 12 months.
• Current BLS, NRP, ACLS, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Uphold Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
• Serve as a leader of the healthcare team and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Develop and contribute to individualized plans of care.
• Monitor patient progress and revise care plans as needed.
• Ensure effective documentation of nursing processes and interventions.
• Discuss patient findings and progress with the healthcare team.
• Practice customer service standards and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Mentor, orient, and coach others in unit-specific operations.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical documentation

Patient confidentiality

Education

Registered Nurse License (California)

Job description

About This Role

The Specialty Unit Staff RN in Labor & Delivery provides professional nursing care as a leader of the healthcare team, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care. This role is ideal for experienced nurses who are committed to quality patient care and teamwork.

Highlights

• Pay: $62 - $85/hour
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Facility: San Diego Medical Center
• Department/Unit: Labor & Delivery
• Schedule: Full-time, Night shift

What You'll Do

• Provide professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Uphold Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
• Serve as a leader of the healthcare team and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Develop and contribute to individualized plans of care.
• Monitor patient progress and revise care plans as needed.
• Ensure effective documentation of nursing processes and interventions.
• Discuss patient findings and progress with the healthcare team.
• Practice customer service standards and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Mentor, orient, and coach others in unit-specific operations.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Education:

• Registered Nurse License (California)

Experience:

• 1-year recent full-time equivalent experience in Labor & Delivery or successful completion of a KP L&D course within the prior 12 months.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certificate required at hire or within 12 months
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They strive to create a fair, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all employees.