RN - Labor and Delivery (L&D)

RN - Labor and Delivery (L&D)MUST HAVE CHARGE EXPERIENCEHospital: Tristar Horizon Medical CenterLocation: Dickson, TNAddress: 111 Highway 70 EUnit Name: Women’s ServicesNumber of Beds: LDRP 9 beds, OBED 1 bed, NICU 4 beds, 1 OR suitePatient Ratios: 1:1 active labors, inductions, C-sections, couplet care 1:3, newborns 1:1 until stable, NICU 1:3 intermediate care, but 2 NICU nurses must be in the unit if there areType of equipment: CPN Central monitoring, IV pumps, infant warmers, tele-med robot for neonatologist, bili-blankets, PCA pumpsDocumentation system: Meditech and CPNScheduling requirements: FT 3 shifts per wk., rotating weekend and holidays, PRNs to completeFloating policy: regular staff, if scheduled and not needed on the unit, are expected to float anywhere within the facility as needed, some staff are cross trained to float between LDRP & NICUPatient Experience requirements: daily rounding on all patients, SAFETY roundingHospital Specifics- Certifications: Joint Commission, Stoke Center, Level II Trauma, Level II NICUHiring profileRequested Skill Set:Must have: Labor and delivery experience including the ability to labor and recover the mother as well as receive and transition the newborn including assessment.Experience with shoulder dystocia, PP hemorrhage, and other potential OB emergencies preferred.Advanced skills needed: Fetal monitoring education, experience with inductions (Pitocin, cervidil)Certifications Required: BLS, NRP, Fetal Monitoring trainingDress Code: (Required uniform) Pink and/or brown scrubs required per the infant security policy for the unitUnit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines. Policies and procedures are available in Policy Stat.Awards/Recognition: The unit has 6 seasoned, very experienced RNs that have approx. 30 years experience each. They are great resources and preceptors. There are several other nurses who have been here in the 7-10 year range that are also very experienced and competent. The unit functions a great team and are very willing to help. Because this is a LDRP unit, it is a great way to gain experience for labor, delivery, post-partum, and neonate care.