RN - Labor/Delivery (L&D)
About The Position
The Labor and Delivery unit is equipped with 9 L&D beds and 4 postpartum beds. Triage beds are not available. The unit facilitates approximately 55 births monthly and primarily serves patients who are 34 weeks and above, with a focus on high-risk deliveries and individualized birth plans. This role involves floating between Labor and Delivery and Postpartum, providing care according to AWHONN guidelines. The expected shift length is 12 hours from 6 PM to 6 AM, with a weekend requirement of every other weekend. The charge nurse position does not involve patient assignments. One OB tech is available on day and night shifts. RT services are available 24/7. Pharmacy support is 24/7 with after-hours provision. Fetal Link is utilized for fetal heart monitoring. Cerner is the electronic medical record (EMR) system in use. Neonatologists are on-call. No IV team present. New hires will undergo a floor-specific orientation spanning three shifts. The unit has a cancellation policy allowing the hospital to cancel up to 4 shifts within a 13-week assignment and 3 shifts for shorter assignments.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery/Postpartum required
- Experience circulating for C-sections is mandatory
- Required certifications: ACLS, Advanced Fetal Monitoring, BLS, NRP
- COVID Vaccine required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with travel
- Experience with Cerner EMR system
Responsibilities
- Floating between Labor and Delivery and Postpartum
- Providing care according to AWHONN guidelines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
