Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Wichita, KS

Type of Unit: Delivery Room

• Number of Beds: 26
• Number of Staff: 112
• Patient Ratios:
  • 1:1 for high-risk labor c-sections
  • 1:2 for antepartum, PPROM, PTL on magnesium, postpartum on magnesium
  • 1:3 for postpartum on magnesium with no baby
  • Outpatients: Variable
• Type of Equipment:
  • Alaris pumps
  • PCA pumps
  • Monica Novii telemetry
  • CPN (GE) monitor
• Electronic Medical Records: Meditech / CPN

Job Responsibilities

The Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse will provide compassionate care to patients in a high-stakes environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assessing patient condition and needs during labor and delivery
• Monitoring fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs
• Managing pain relief options for patients, including administering analgesia and anesthesia as necessary
• Participating in delivering newborns, including assisting in c-sections and inductions
• Performing procedures such as AROM, IUPC, DFM, and Doppler evaluations

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year of current hospital Labor and Delivery experience
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, EFM-C or AWHONN

Preferred:

• Experience with circulating c-sections
• High-risk labor and delivery experience

Best Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will be:

• Compassionate and caring
• Friendly and patient
• Solutions-oriented with a team-first mindset

Additional Information

We offer a supportive work environment with a strong leadership team. Our self-scheduling option greatly enhances staff satisfaction and allows for flexibility in work-life balance. The unit operates on a team nursing approach, ensuring collaborative care for patients. Our staff is composed of many experienced nurses with 20 to 40 years in the field. Recent initiatives such as the OB Hospitalist program provide enhanced support for the residency program and nurses working in triage.