Job Title: RN Labor and Delivery
Profession: RN Labor and Delivery
Specialty: RN Labor and Delivery
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Rotator with Night Call
Hours per Shift: 12-hour shifts
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Labor and Delivery
License: Current RN License
Certifications: BLS, NRP, EFM (every 2 years for Labor and Delivery)
Must-Have: AHA ACLS (preferred)
Description:
This position involves providing care in a Labor and Delivery and Postpartum environment.
The clinician may rotate between day, evening, and night shifts as needed.
The role encompasses Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Newborn Care, and circulating in the operating room.
The patient-to-clinician ratio is 1:2-3 for evaluations, and 1:1 for active labor with specific protocols (e.g., magnesium infusion or epidural).
In the Postpartum area, the ratio is 1:3-4.
The unit consists of 25 total beds, including labor rooms and postpartum rooms.
The average daily census is 15-25 mothers and babies.
Charting is done using a specific electronic medical record system.
Floating between units is not required.
Rotating shifts are a part of the role, as straight day positions are not available.
Continuous professional development and adherence to certification requirements are essential for this role.