Provide comprehensive care to the maternal population during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stages within a specialized delivery unit. Assist in operating and delivery rooms while serving as a clinical resource to ensure quality care and patient flow.
Work Location: Orange, California
Work Shift: Night – 12hrs (United States of America)
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Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with L&D experience to join a new and growing team. We are opening a Special Delivery Unit in Fall of 2026 and we are looking to have RNs that are ready to be a part of this new innovative department. As part of the comprehensive fetal care vision, Rady Children’s will be opening a Special Delivery Unit where families with high risk babies, low risk mothers can receive fetal intervention and deliver in the same place their baby needs to be to receive their specialized care after delivery.
The Special Delivery Unit (SDU) will consist of triage, LDRP’s and ORs.
This will include ground breaking fetal intervention procedures.
The role requires ensuring quality care is provided according to policies and procedures and completes other duties as assigned.
Assist in both operating room and delivery room as needed within scope of practice.
All while focused on our family centered care.
The (Special Delivery Unit) SDU registered nurse cares and treats the maternal population during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum.
The role requires the nurse to be a resource in the unit during a designated shift, assist in patient flow/placement, ensure quality care is provided according to policies and procedures and completes other duties as assigned.
Functions as an expert practitioner whose intuition and skill arise from comprehensive knowledge thoroughly grounded in experience.
Able to identify situations, formulate solutions, initiate change, and monitor outcomes.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the total situation and a clear understanding of how their unit aligns with the strategic goals of the organization.
Minimum $52.93 Midpoint $70.13 Maximum $87.32
Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.
• Preferred:
Medium - High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient) .
Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation
Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%
Sensory Requirements: Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision
Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.
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Market context
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