Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Company: Adventist Health
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery Level II for a nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Labor and Delivery - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had. /n Job Summary: /n The Labor and Delivery Nurse is responsible for the planning and provision of nursing care to patients and their families during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including emergency situations and circulating for C-Sections. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice. This position is represented by CNA. /n Job Requirements: /n/n Education and Work Experience: /n /n - Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required /n - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred /n - Two years experience of Labor & Delivery: Required /n /n/n/n Licenses/Certifications: /n /n - Current RN license in state of practice: Required /n - Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required /n - ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required /n - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Required /n - Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course: Required /n - Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required /n /n/n/n Department Specific License/Certifications: /n /n - Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) or Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN): Required /n /n/n/n Essential Functions: /n /n - Performs physical & psychosocial assessment of pt which demonstrates knowledge & consideration of age, cultural differences & support for fetal demise. Initiates a multidisciplinary, goal oriented care plan for each pt in collaboration with members of the health care team and provides care based on that plan. /n - Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in managing perinatal emergencies incl but not limited to: crash C-section, precipitous delivery, shoulder dystocia. /n - During L&D is competent to assess fetal and maternal well being, assess amniotic fluid status, assess vaginal bleeding, and recognize and manage abnormalities. Effectively manages pain control in the laboring patient. Supports and implements alternative pain control when appropriate. /n - Is competent to assist with epidural catheter placement and monitor fetal & maternal status during catheter placement and after medication administration. Educates pt/families in all stages of perinatal and post partum period and utilizes methods appropriate to age, condition, culture & learning readiness. /n - Completes legible, accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of patient's response to medications, treatments & procedures. Consistently performs necessary unit specific safety and quality control checks (ie. Shift and 24hr MD order checks, TO/VO Read Back, crash cart checks, urine QC. /n - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. /n /n/n/n Organizational Requirements: /n Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. /n Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health Job ID L55988-2. Posted job title: rn ii - labor and delivery (full-time, night shift) About Adventist Health Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being. Benefits - Continuing Education - Bereavement - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Health Care FSA - 403b retirement plan - Employee assistance programs - Life insurance - Holiday Pay - 401k retirement plan - Sick pay - Health savings account

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