Labor and Delivery Perinatal Clinical Nurse Educator

Lead, Educate, Elevate: The Labor and Delivery Perinatal Nurse Educator is invited to champion maternal-newborn excellence in a dynamic, high-acuity setting where innovation meets compassion. The Labor and Delivery Perinatal Nurse Educator role blends advanced clinical practice, professional development, and evidence-based education to transform outcomes and experiences.

Why this organization inspires: The Labor and Delivery Perinatal Nurse Educator will join a respected, mission-driven hospital consistently recognized for quality, safety, and compassionate perinatal care, with access to advanced technologies such as high-fidelity simulation, comprehensive electronic maternal-fetal monitoring, and data-driven quality dashboards. The Labor and Delivery Perinatal Nurse Educator will benefit from a culture that celebrates achievements in patient experience, invests in cutting-edge perinatal initiatives, and thrives on deep community support through outreach, childbirth education, and multilingual resources that strengthen trust and access.

Role, structure, and team support: The Labor and Delivery Perinatal Nurse Educator will report to the Director of Women’s & Children’s Services while collaborating closely with the Labor & Delivery Nurse Manager, the Perinatal Medical Director, and interprofessional leaders across obstetrics, neonatology, anesthesia, lactation, and midwifery. The Labor and Delivery Perinatal Nurse Educator will design and deliver orientation and competency programs, lead simulation for obstetric emergencies, champion AWHONN standards and fetal monitoring education, drive policy and pathway updates, and support quality initiatives in sepsis, hemorrhage, and safe cesarean practices—while partnering with friendly bedside nurses and a diverse, inclusive team dedicated to continuous learning and clinical excellence.

Life on the Central Coast: The Labor and Delivery Perinatal Nurse Educator will thrive in Central Coastal California, a region defined by breathtaking shoreline, redwood hikes, vineyard weekends, and a temperate, sun-kissed climate perfect for year-round outdoor living. The Labor and Delivery Perinatal Nurse Educator will enjoy easy access to surf and sailing, farmer’s markets and coastal cuisine, outdoor concerts and cultural festivals, and renowned regional attractions that make the Central Coast an ideal base for balance, adventure, and lifestyle.

Compensation, benefits, and next steps: The Labor and Delivery Perinatal Nurse Educator will receive a competitive salary up to $180,000, along with a full suite of health and retirement benefits, generous paid time off, education assistance, and resources for professional growth. The Labor and Delivery Perinatal Nurse Educator is encouraged to connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter to explore this career-defining opportunity and discover how this role can deliver the next chapter in perinatal leadership and nurse education success.