RN - Labor and Delivery

Unit Notes
ction, 1 for mom, 1 for baby. Both RNs circulate. 1 OR suite, 1 recovery room.
- Ratios: 1:2 L&D, 1:1 delivery. 1:4 Mother/Baby couplets.
- EMR: Cerner
- Charge Nurse: Yes, generally does not take patients, but will do break relief.
- Nurse Aides: Yes as census and staffing dictates
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holidays Rotate in with core staff
- Scrub Color: Provided.
- Tele: Yes, must be able to read and interpret EKG strips.
- Vents: No
- Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: Yes, Hospitalist or Intensivist
- IV Team: No
- RT 24/7: Yes
- Pharmacy 24/7: Yes
- Shifts:12 hr shifts. Shift starts 645. Report is at the bedside. OT and extra shifts are available. Self-scheduling is used, but is not finalized until Manager balances it. Schedules are out 4 weeks once posted. Travelers can access their schedules from home and make themselves "available" for extra shifts and make trades with other staff. Block scheduling is generally not available.
- if placed on call: 30 minute response time
- Floating: All other Sacramento facilities. Mid-shift float to another facility can happen.
- Floor specific orientation: 2-4 days on the floor with preceptor.
- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Term, preterm, MOST high risk. Also have antepartum population.
- Additional Notes: Excellent breast feeding support.