RN - L&D

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: Labor and Delivery Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum 3 years License: Required Certifications: BLS ACLS NRP AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring (or Certified in Fetal Monitoring through NCC) Must-Have: 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience Some postpartum experience Comfortable working in both Labor and Delivery and Postpartum Ability to work with high-risk patients Ability to circulate in C-sectionsDescription: This unit has 11 Labor and Delivery rooms that double as triage rooms. There are 2 C-section suites and 2 PACU recovery bays on the floor. Typically, 2 designated triage rooms are available. The unit sees an average of 5-6 deliveries per day, totaling 150-180 deliveries per month. Staff follow AWHONN staffing guidelines: 1:1 during labor, 1:1-3 for antepartum, and 1:3-4 for postpartum. Registered Nurses are required to titrate drips including Pitocin, Magnesium, and Insulin. Experience with Insulin gtt is preferred but training will be provided. The charge nurse does not take a patient assignment unless necessary. A resource nurse is utilized when possible to assist with staffing. Management coverage is available on both shifts but is not in-house 24/7. There are certified surgical techs in-house 24/7. CNAs assist in postpartum care. An OB specialist is present during the day; they are on-call at night. A neonatologist is onsite during the day with APP coverage at night. CRNA is available 24/7 for anesthesia support. Respiratory therapy staff are available for treatment and equipment management as needed. Tele techs are in-house; registered nurses are not expected to read and interpret tele strips but should be able to identify rhythm changes. The EFM system is EPIC-CPN, GE Connect. Scheduling is done 6 weeks in advance and may allow for block scheduling, though this is not guaranteed. Weekend scheduling typically requires shifts every other weekend. Holiday rotation may be required. Registered nurses may be called to float as needed within the hospital. Scrubs are navy blue for registered nurses and maroon for CNAs. The environment encourages collaboration between providers and nursing staff, supporting a Level 3 NICU for infants 30 weeks and older. Floating between Labor and Delivery and Postpartum may be needed based on staffing and census. The position is ideal for those who enjoy nature and adventure.