Job Description
Unit Notes
Unit L&D
# L&D Beds- 17
# OR Suites on the unit for C-Sections?- 2
# Triage beds- 4
# Postpartum beds- 16
Do you follow AWHONN guidelines for ratios?-2:1 ratio normal laboring moms; 1:1 high risk labors, 4:1 couplet care: 2:1-4:1 Antepartum depending on acuity
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?)- BLS, ACLS, AFM, NRP
Common diagnoses/Types of patients- Level 3 high-risk facility
Are RNs required to titrate drips? -YES
Are there nurse aids/surgical techs on this unit?- We have Certified Surgical Techs and Secretaries as our ancillary staff.
OB/Neonatologist in house 24/7?-Yes
Anesthesia in house 24/7?- Yes
EFM System- Cerner
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?)- We use TEAM scheduling system, and nurses submit their self scheduling request, The schedule is then balanced by a scheduling committee of NSMs
Weekend Requirements-Every other weekend
Holiday Requirements- As needed
Is there a call or standby requirement?- No
Floating Requirements?- Yes to postpartum as needed.
Scrub Color/Dress code- Navy Blue Scrubs/ We also have light blue OR scrubs for nurse use.
Unit/Department-specific orientation- Orientation to the Unit will be 3 days for travelers.
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