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RN Family Birth Center
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Bakersfield, CA, 93311
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 43.59-75.64 HOUR
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The registered nurse is responsible to take primary responsibility to assess plan implement and evaluate the nursing care of each assigned patient. Provide direct patient care. Supervise the activities of nursing staff members. Anticipate patient’s needs. Follow-up on all care related activities and assure all physician orders are accurately transcribed and carried out in a timely manner. Coordinate the plan of care. Conduct patient teaching specific to disease entity and home management. Actively participate in assuring care continuum. Collaborate with other nursing and ancillary services to assure seamless communication and uninterrupted patient care. Model leadership behaviors. Foster a spirit of collaboration and teamwork. Mentor peers and colleagues.
Job Requirements
Minimum:
- CA RN license
- BLS & ACLS (AHA required)
- NRP
- Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
Must obtain Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) within 3 months of hire, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring or NCC EFM certificate within first year of hire or transfer.
New Grad RNs must complete ACLS & NRP for this position within 60 days of hire.
Where You'll WorkFounded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.
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Frequently asked questions
An RN Family Birth Center nurse in Bakersfield specializes in maternal and newborn care, requiring certifications like NRP and EFM. Unlike general nursing roles, this position demands close collaboration with obstetricians and focuses on labor, delivery, and postpartum care in a dedicated birth center setting.
New hires must obtain ACLS and NRP certifications within 60 days, and intermediate electronic fetal monitoring within three months. These ensure readiness for emergency situations and fetal health monitoring, critical skills for nurses in a family birth center environment.
RNs can advance by gaining specialized certifications like advanced fetal monitoring, taking leadership roles, or transitioning into nurse educator or case management positions. Bakersfield’s healthcare community offers growth through Mercy Hospital’s extensive maternity and neonatal services.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes ongoing competency with quarterly resuscitation quality improvement certifications and mentorship programs. Their structured environment fosters teamwork and continuous professional development specific to family birth nursing.
At Catholic Health Initiatives, the focus on compassionate, community-rooted care and adherence to rigorous American Heart Association standards create a supportive atmosphere. This contrasts with other facilities by integrating faith-based values and specialized perinatal programs.
Bakersfield’s diverse population and rural surroundings can present unique challenges like language barriers and access to prenatal care. Nurses often navigate these by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure culturally sensitive and comprehensive maternal care.
RN salaries in Bakersfield’s family birth centers generally range between $75,000 and $90,000 annually, influenced by certifications, experience, and facility. This aligns with regional healthcare pay scales while reflecting the specialized skills required in maternity nursing.
Demand for birth center RNs in Bakersfield remains steady due to population growth and expanded maternal services. However, positions at facilities like Mercy Hospital attract many qualified candidates, making certification and clinical experience key differentiators for applicants.
Mercy Hospital’s downtown location is accessible via major highways, but traffic congestion during peak hours can extend commute times. Nurses often consider proximity or carpool options to ensure punctuality and work-life balance.
This nurse manages patient assessments, care planning, and education focused on childbirth and neonatal care. The position also involves supervising nursing staff and collaborating closely with physicians to deliver seamless, family-centered maternity services.