RN L&D - Night Shift

Registered NurseThis position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Labor and Delivery. The nurse will work nights from 1845 to 0615. The unit has 9 L&D beds, 1 operating room suite, and 4 postpartum beds. The average number of births per year is approximately 850-900. The nurse will adhere to AWHONN guidelines for nurse-to-patient ratios. Common patient diagnoses include LDRP, obstetrical emergencies, hypertension, and hemorrhage. Nurses are required to titrate drips including Pitocin, LR, Fentanyl, and Labetalol. Charge nurse or house supervisor responsibilities are included. There are OB techs available to assist on the unit. Neonatology support is not in-house 24/7. The unit is equipped with 2 vents and 2 Bubble CPAP machines. Telemetry is available and RNs read strips. The electronic fetal monitoring system in use is GE Centricity. Yearly core schedules are established, with a requirement for every other weekend or 1 weekend based on seniority. The yearly holiday requirement will follow the existing contract. Two 12-hour call shifts are required every 4 weeks. The unit is considered a closed unit unless emergency measures are necessary. Scrubs are provided, with a designated color of purple. Unit-specific orientation is completed for all new employees.