Job Title: RN - L&D
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year of current hospital L&D RN experience
License: Valid RN license
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, EFM-C or AWHONN
Must-Have:
- Minimum 1 year of current hospital L&D RN experience
- BLS, ACLS, NRP, EFM-C or AWHONN
Description:
The unit has 26 beds and a staffing level of 112 personnel.
On day shifts, there is 1 CNC (Team Leader), 14 nurses, 2-3 surgical technicians, and 2 unit clerks.
Night shifts have 1 CNC (Team Leader), 12 nurses, 2 surgical technicians, and 1 unit clerk.
Patient ratios are as follows: 1:1 for high-risk labor and c-sections, 1:2 for antepartum, PPROM, PTL on magnesium, and PP on magnesium, and 1:3 for post-partum magnesium with no baby.
Outpatient procedures are also accommodated.
The unit utilizes Alaris pumps, PCA pumps, Monica Novii telemetry, and CPN (GE) monitors with Meditech/CPN as the EMR system.
Typical procedures performed include c-sections and inductions, AROM, IUPC, DFM, and Doppler monitoring.
Candidates should possess high-risk labor and circulating C-section experience.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, caring, friendly, patient, and solutions-oriented.
Teamwork and collaboration are essential, and staff self-scheduling options enhance job satisfaction.
The leadership team is supportive and actively engaged on the floor as needed.
Many tenured nurses with 20-40 years of experience contribute to a rich learning environment.
New programs and technology enhance the nursing experience and support for residency programs.