Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Houston, TX

Unit Type: Labor and Delivery

Number of Beds: 35

Staffing: 160 personnel including RNs and Surgical Techs

Unit Staffing

• Day Shift: 2 charge nurses, 24 RNs, 5 Surgical Techs, 1 OR Aide, 1 Transport Tech, 1 Secretary, 1 Scheduler
• Night Shift: 2 charge nurses, 21 RNs, 4 Surgical Techs, 1 OR Aide, 1 Secretary

Patient Care Ratios

• Laboring Patients: 1:1 or 2:1
• Antepartum (APU): 2:1
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): 2:1

Equipment and Technology

• Hill-Rom birthing beds
• Alaris IV pump
• GE core metrics fetal monitoring
• Panda warmer
• CADD Solis epidural pumps
• NOVI wireless fetal monitoring

Electronic Medical Records

System: CPN (Centricity), Meditech

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• AWHONN Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring
• BLS, ACLS, NRP Certifications

Preferred Skills:

• OR Circulation for Cesarean Sections
• Placement of Fetal Scalp Electrodes (FSE) and Intrauterine Pressure Catheters (IUPC)

Procedures Performed

• Vaginal Deliveries
• Cesarean Sections
• Post-Anesthesia recovery
• Antepartum care/testing
• Continuous Electronic Fetal Monitoring

Dress Code

Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Unit Policies and Guidelines

• Pitocin and Cervical Ripening Policies/Protocols
• Magnesium Sulfate, Hydralazine, Labetalol Protocols

Awards and Recognition

Designation: Baby-Friendly

Additional Information

This unit features a 13 Bed Maternal Assessment Center for the Triage of Pregnant Patients and offers 24/7 ancillary services including Anesthesia, Neonatal, Laborist, and Hospitalist support. Our experienced staff and modern technology create a supportive and efficient environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.