Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor and Delivery

Unit Information

Location: City, State

• Number of Beds: 16
• Number of Staff: 120
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2
• Type of Equipment: Baxter Pumps, Phillips electronic fetal monitoring
• EMR: Cerner, Fetal ink

General Information

This is a fast-paced Labor and Delivery unit that specializes in providing care to expectant mothers during labor and delivery processes. The team consists of a dedicated group of professionals who ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.

Typical Hiring Profile

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience
• Experience with high-risk patients
• Immediate newborn care skills

Preferred Skills

• Circulating experience

Common Procedures Performed

• Vaginal Deliveries
• Cesarean Sections
• D&C (Dilation and Curettage)
• Cerclage
• C-Hyst (Cesarean Hysterectomy)

Best Personality Fit

The ideal candidate should be:

• Outgoing
• Friendly
• Adaptable

Required Certifications

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification

Floating Areas

May float to MFMU (Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit), MOMB (Mother Baby), or NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) as needed.

Dress Code

Scrubs will be provided.

Availability

Weekend shifts are not mandatory but may be available upon approval.

Unit Guidelines/Policies

Please inquire for specific unit policies and guidelines.