Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Richmond, VA

Unit Type: Labor and Delivery

• Number of Beds: 16 LDR, 3 OR, 3 Triage, 3 Recovery Rooms
• Number of Staff: 70
• Patient Ratios: AWHONN ratios goal; could be 1:1, 2:1, or 3:1 (low acuity)

Staffing Information

• Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 12 RNs, 2-3 Surgical Technicians
• Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 6-7 RNs, 1 Surgical Technician

Equipment and Technology

• Novii Monitors
• iMobile
• Headsets
• Pass-through Skin-to-Skin C-Section Drape
• Deep Soaker Tubs
• Light Therapy
• Aromatherapy

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Current Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (within previous 2 years)
• Labor and Delivery experience
• Current NRP and BLS certifications

Preferred:

• Experience at facilities with over 3000 births per year
• Strong focus on patient preferences

Role Responsibilities

• Labor, delivery, recovery, and triage of patients
• Circulate for C-sections
• Assist with first hour baby care (excluding admission assessment, eyes, and thighs)
• Provide breastfeeding assistance

Best Personality Fit

• Ability to embrace cultural diversity

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Footwear: Closed shoes
• Tattoos and piercings must be covered

Awards and Recognition

• Recipient of the Healthgrades 2018 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
• Recognized by Healthgrades for Superior Performance in Labor and Delivery (2018)
• Ranked among the Top 10% of Hospitals Evaluated for Labor and Delivery (2018)
• Five-Star Recipient for Vaginal Delivery (2017-2018)
• Five-Star Recipient for C-Section Delivery (2016-2018)