RN - Labor and Delivery

Unit Notes Unit L&D # L&D Beds- 17 # OR Suites on the unit for C-Sections?- 2 # Triage beds- 4 # Postpartum beds- 16 Do you follow AWHONN guidelines for ratios?-2:1 ratio normal laboring moms; 1:1 high risk labors, 4:1 couplet care: 2:1-4:1 Antepartum depending on acuity Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?)- BLS, ACLS, AFM, NRP Common diagnoses/Types of patients- Level 3 high-risk facility Are RNs required to titrate drips? -YES Are there nurse aids/surgical techs on this unit?- We have Certified Surgical Techs and Secretaries as our ancillary staff. OB/Neonatologist in house 24/7?-Yes Anesthesia in house 24/7?- Yes EFM System- Cerner Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?)- We use TEAM scheduling system, and nurses submit their self scheduling request, The schedule is then balanced by a scheduling committee of NSMs Weekend Requirements-Every other weekend Holiday Requirements- As needed Is there a call or standby requirement?- No Floating Requirements?- Yes to postpartum as needed. Scrub Color/Dress code- Navy Blue Scrubs/ We also have light blue OR scrubs for nurse use. Unit/Department-specific orientation- Orientation to the Unit will be 3 days for travelers. VivPost