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Specialty: L&D RN 221103510

Job requirements

Must be able to circulate in OR
Screen for competency in normal newborn assessments and routine baby care
Float to Postpartum on occasion for care of the infant as well as the mom
Department: Labor & Delivery
RNs required to titrate drips
Experience with high-risk OB and routine obstetric care

Schedule information

Shifts: 0630-1900, 1830-0700
Self scheduling, can accommodate most schedule requests
Weekend Requirements: Every third weekend, could be up to every other based on unit need
Holiday Requirements: 1 major, 1 minor
Floating Requirements: Will float to Postpartum, occasional float to the house to be a 'sitter'

Unit specific information

Number of L&D Beds: 16 labor rooms and 9 antepartum rooms
Number of OR Suites on the unit for C-Sections: 3
Number of Triage beds: 7 bed triage unit
Number of Postpartum beds: 36
Are RNs required to titrate drips?
Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, pain meds
Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Charge on Both Shifts
Are there nurse aids/surgical techs on this unit? Duties?: 2 OBTs per shift
OB/Neonatologist in house 24/7?: 3 residents and 1 supervising MD on the floor at all times
Anesthesia in house 24/7?: CRNAs on the unit 24/7
RT Equipment: Nasal cannula
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Tele in recovery after a c-section
EFM System: Obix
Scrub Color/Dress code: Surgical scrubs provided
How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2-3 shifts

Additional Details

Number of L&D Beds: 16 labor rooms and 9 antepartum rooms
Number of OR Suites on the unit for C-Sections: 3
Number of Triage beds: 7 bed triage unit
Number of Postpartum beds: 36
Number of Births per day/month/year: Up to 400 per month
Do you follow AWHONN guidelines for ratios: 1:1-2 labors, 1:2-3 antepartum
Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Charge on Both Shifts
Are there nurse aids/surgical techs on this unit? Duties?: 2 OBTs per shift
OB/Neonatologist in house 24/7?: 3 residents and 1 supervising MD on the floor at all times
Anesthesia in house 24/7?: CRNAs on the unit 24/7
RT Equipment: Nasal cannula
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Tele in recovery after a c-section
EFM System: Obix
Attributes that will help a nurse be successful on this unit include teamwork, positive attitude, flexibility, eagerness to learn, open to new challenges, and a great attitude
Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.
RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.
Updated on: 12/16/2023;12 hr nights

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