(RN) Registered Nurse - New To Postpartum/L&D - 141668

(RN) Registered Nurse - New To Postpartum/L&D - 141668

Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE 2 Department: LJ JMC 10 Postpartum Hiring Pay Scale $66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 90% Union: NX Contract Total Openings: 7 Work Schedule: Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday Date Posted 09/26/2026

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). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

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.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a 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 get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
• Certificate of course completion of basic fetal monitoring with commitment to obtain certificate of course completion of intermediate or advanced fetal monitoring from AWHONN within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum three (3) years of recent RN experience in ICU and/or Emergency Services. Recent experience is within the past one (1) year. If insufficient applicant pool, may consider three (3) years of recent IMU level of experience.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to respond, intervene and/or delegate appropriately to high-acuity and fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred 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.

Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $66.25 - $92.86

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