RN - Labor and Delivery (L&D)

RN - Labor and Delivery (L&D)

MUST HAVE CHARGE EXPERIENCE

Hospital: Tristar Horizon Medical Center

Location: Dickson, TN

Address: 111 Highway 70 E

Unit Name: Womens Services

Number of Beds: LDRP 9 beds, OBED 1 bed, NICU 4 beds, 1 OR suite

Patient 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 are

Type of equipment: CPN Central monitoring, IV pumps, infant warmers, tele-med robot for neonatologist, bili-blankets, PCA pumps

Documentation system: Meditech and CPN

Scheduling requirements: FT 3 shifts per wk., rotating weekend and holidays, PRNs to complete

Floating 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 & NICU

Patient Experience requirements: Daily rounding on all patients, SAFETY rounding

Certifications Required: BLS, NRP, Fetal Monitoring training

Dress Code: Pink and/or brown scrubs required per the infant security policy for the unit

Unit Guidelines/Policies: 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.

No. of Positions: 2/2. Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks: 91