RN - Labor and Delivery

Unit Notes

Unit L&D/PP/MB
# L&D Beds 8 Bed LDRP
# OR Suites on the unit for C-Sections? 1
# Triage beds 0
# Postpartum beds 8 Bed LDRP
# Births per day? Month? Year? Approx 35 deliveries/month
Do you follow AWHONN guidelines for ratios? Yes
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, NRP, STABLE
Common diagnoses/Types of patients Low risk > 36 weeks
Experience or 'Must have' skills L&D Expereince
Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips Oxytocin & (occasional) magnesium sulfate
Are there nurse aids/surgical techs on this unit? 1 OB tech each shift
OB/Neonatologist in house 24/7? No
Anesthesia in house 24/7? Only if running epidural
EFM System OBIX
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) self scheduling
Weekend Requirements 3 full weekends in a 6 week period
Holiday Requirements 1 full summer holiday, 1 full winter holiday
Is there a call or standby requirement? Yes, 3 call shifts per 6 weeks
Floating Requirements? Yes but rare
Scrub Color/Dress code Blue scrubs provided
Unit/Department specific orientation Yes 2 shifts

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