Clinical Nurse Leader (RN) - Labor & Delivery - Full Time - Shift

Position Overview

Kern Medical, a community cornerstone since 1867, is an acute care teaching center offering advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. With 222 beds and a comprehensive array of primary, specialty, and multi‐specialty services – including high‐risk pregnancy care, psychiatric services, and patient-centered wellness care – Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients annually. The Clinical Nurse Leader – Labor & Delivery is a full-time role responsible for supervising nursing units, coordinating patient care, and ensuring clinical excellence in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and overall unit operations during designated shifts, serving as a role model and ensuring adherence to approved Standards of Practice.
• Act as a consultant and resource for complex clinical decisions, assisting with patient care prioritization and effective coordination with interdisciplinary teams.
• Implement and enforce departmental policies, schedules, and care plans while monitoring patient assessment data and clinical outcomes.
• Promote a safe environment by participating in quality assurance monitoring, emergency responses, and conflict resolution initiatives.
• Mentor and train staff during performance appraisals, orientations, and ongoing competency assessments.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program with a valid and unrestricted California RN license.
• A minimum of four (4) years of nursing experience.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with continued RQI Provider certification required post-hire).
• Knowledge of advanced nursing theories, medical terminology, and clinical practices.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Estimated pay ranges from $53.31 to $83.05 per hour (including a 6% premium) with potential additional differentials, incentives, and bonuses. Participation in the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan may also be available.
• New Hire Bonus of $6,000.00.
• New Hire Premium of +6% of base rate (matched up to 6% if contributed to the Deferred Compensation Plan).
• Shift Differential Pay – 10% additional base pay for the P.M. shift (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM).
• A Comprehensive Benefits Package including Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.