Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor and Delivery

General Information

This position is located in Dickson, TN. The unit specializes in Women’s Services, including Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP), with a total of 9 LDRP beds, 1 OBED bed, and 4 NICU beds. The facility is equipped with a CPN Central monitoring system, IV pumps, infant warmers, a tele-med robot for neonatologists, bili-blankets, and PCA pumps. Documentation is maintained through Meditech and CPN.

Unit Specifics

• Patient Ratios: 1:1 for active labors, inductions, and C-sections; couplet care at 1:3; newborns 1:1 until stable; NICU 1:3 intermediate care.
• Unit Staffing: No techs or unit secretaries available.
• Procedures Performed: C-sections, circumcisions, intra-uterine monitoring, vacuum or forceps-assisted deliveries.
• Floating Policy: Regular staff may be required to float within the facility if their unit is not in need, with some cross-training available between LDRP and NICU.
• Patient Experience: Daily rounding on all patients, including safety rounds.

Hiring Profile

Required Skill Set

• Experience: Labor and delivery experience is essential. The candidate should be proficient in laboring and recovering mothers, as well as receiving and transitioning newborns, including assessment capabilities.
• Advanced Skills: Knowledge of fetal monitoring and experience with inductions (Pitocin, Cervidil).
• Preferred Experience: Familiarity with shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, and other potential obstetric emergencies.
• Certifications: Current BLS, NRP, and Fetal Monitoring training required.

Dress Code

Required attire includes pink and/or brown scrubs in accordance with the infant security policy for the unit.

Awards and Recognition

Please refer to internal resources for information regarding departmental recognition and achievements.

Additional Information

• The nursing team consists of six highly experienced RNs, each averaging approximately 30 years of experience, who serve as valuable resources and preceptors.
• Several additional nurses bring 7-10 years of experience, contributing to a knowledgeable and competent team.
• The unit promotes a collaborative team environment, fostering a supportive atmosphere for all staff.
• This LDRP unit offers a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in labor, delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care.