(RN) Registered Nurse - New To Specialty PP/L&D - 140993

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide nursing actions for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge.
• Practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
• Exercise independent judgment within interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
• Respond, intervene, and/or delegate appropriately in high-acuity and fast-paced environments.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain Advanced Resuscitation Training (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 one (1) year).
• Proficient to expert assessment skills for problem-solving moderately-complex patient scenarios.
• Proficient to expert critical thinking and communication skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities amongst interdisciplinary team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN degree.
• Bilingual English/Spanish to enhance communication with our diverse patient population.
• 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 and locations based on 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.
• 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.

Pay

Hiring Pay Scale: $66.25 - $92.86 per hour. Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Factors in determining the appropriate compensation include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

• 90% appointment (36 hours per week).
• Nights, 12-hour shifts, Sunday-Saturday.