An established maternal-child health program in South Orange County is seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery Nurse Educator to support the continued education and development of its obstetric nursing team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with nursing leadership, develop clinical education programs, and help advance practice across Women’s and Children’s Services.

The medical center supports more than 1,600 births annually and offers comprehensive women’s services, including a Level III NICU and Obstetric Emergency Department. This broad clinical environment allows the Nurse Educator to support staff across routine and complex obstetric care while strengthening clinical competency, evidence-based practice, and readiness for high-acuity situations.

Within Labor and Delivery, the program includes LDRP/birthing suites, a Certified Nurse Midwife program, and dedicated doula services, creating a collaborative environment focused on individualized maternal and newborn care. The Nurse Educator will have the opportunity to work across obstetric triage, labor and delivery, high-risk OB, maternal stabilization, and newborn transitions while helping nurses develop the knowledge and confidence needed to care for their patients.

This position is responsible for providing education and training to obstetric nursing and unlicensed nursing staff. Responsibilities include developing educational curriculum, presenting orientation programs, and evaluating orientees participating in new graduate and new-to-specialty programs. The Nurse Educator will also oversee labor training, unlicensed staff education, skills days, exams, online learning offerings, competency evaluations, and required documentation to maintain regulatory compliance.

Working closely with the Director, the Nurse Educator will implement education programs for the service and serve as a clinical resource to designated departments. The position represents Women’s and Children’s Services on hospital and service-line committees and participates in initiatives that directly impact clinical practice. There is also an opportunity to support staff engagement, professional development, and education priorities aligned with the goals of the health system and service.

The Nurse Educator will also contribute to Magnet designation initiatives and efforts to create an optimal patient and family experience. For an experienced L&D educator, this is an opportunity to move beyond traditional classroom education and have a direct influence on clinical practice, staff development, and the quality of care provided throughout the maternal-newborn experience.

South Orange County offers a coastal lifestyle with easy access to Laguna Beach, Dana Point, local trails, restaurants, and outdoor recreation. The area also provides convenient access to John Wayne Airport and communities throughout Orange County. The combination of coastal living, outdoor amenities, and access to Southern California is the perfect place to build a long-term career and lifestyle.

If you are an experienced Labor & Delivery Nurse Educator, OB Clinical Educator, Perinatal Nurse Educator, or Maternal Child Health Nurse Educator looking for an opportunity to expand your clinical influence, this position is worth exploring. Connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter to learn more!