RN Nurse Lead - Labor & Delivery (Night Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN San Luis Obispo, CA

• Job Title: RN Nurse Lead – Labor & Delivery (Night Shift)

  Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
  Assignment Type: (Temporary Contract)
  Shift: Night Shift | 3 x 12-hour shifts/week (no call, no block scheduling)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced RN Nurse Lead – Labor & Delivery. This is a leadership opportunity. You’ll partner with Nurse Managers, Directors, physicians, and staff to drive excellence in patient care, staff performance, and unit operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nursing and ancillary staff with professionalism and sound judgment

• Coordinate and optimize patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

• Ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care outcomes

• Champion patient satisfaction and family-centered care

• Monitor staffing, patient acuity, and workflow to maximize efficiency

• Mentor, coach, and evaluate team members—including participation in hiring and discipline

• Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with safety standards

• Actively participate in patient care as needed

Qualifications/ Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (required)

• Master’s Degree (preferred)

• Supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership skills (required)

• 5+ years of clinical experience (preferred)

Licensure & Certifications

• Active California RN License (required)

• BLS (AHA or ARC) – Required

• ACLS (AHA or ARC) – Required

• NRP (AHA or ARC) – Required

• Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) – Required

• Specialty certification (preferred)