Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Duration: 6 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 1 year
License: RN License
Certifications: BLS, NRP
Must-Have:
Candidates must have NRP and labor management skills.
Candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
Description:
The unit features 14 labor beds, 2 operating rooms, 6 recovery bays, and 8 antepartum beds.
There are 40 staff members assigned to the unit.
During day shift, the staffing includes 1 charge nurse and 3-4 RNs along with 1-2 CSTs.
Night shift staffing consists of 1 charge nurse and 3-4 RNs, with 1-2 CSTs.
Patient ratios are 1:2 in labor and 1:4 in antepartum.
Equipment used in the unit includes GE EFM and CPN EMR Meditech/Centricity Perinatal.
Typical procedures performed include vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, bilateral tubal ligations, D&C, uterine tamponade devices, magnesium drip and titration, and Pitocin drip and titration.
The ideal candidate should possess a positive, compassionate, and flexible personality.
Floating areas include antepartum and postpartum for OB assignments.
Dress code requires royal blue scrubs.
The unit follows specific guidelines and policies.
Weekend shifts will be rotating.