Unit Notes:
72 mile radius rule strictly enforced
MUST have 2 years of experience in speciality and travel experience REQUIRED.
Unit: L&D
L&D Beds:12 labor beds; 5 antepartum beds; 2 OR's
Triage beds: Have an OB emergency room which has 6 beds
Births per day, per year: 150-200 births per month
Certs: BLS, ACLS, NRP, Intermediate or above EFM
2 years of experience required in specialty, no first time travelers
Ratios: Follow AWHONN FHM System
EMR: Meditech
Charge Nurse: Yes, they are generally outside the staffing grid
Nurse Aides/OB tech: Have OR techs that serve as OB techs
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Call Requirement: Contract does not take all Holidays
Rotate in with perm staff
Scrub Color: Provided by hospital
Vents: none
OB/Neonatologist in house: Have neonatology in house and ob hospitalist in house 24/7
IV Team: no
RT 24/7: Yes
Pharmacy 24/7: Yes
Shifts: 645a, 645p
Floating: Yes, as needed to post-partum
Floor specific orientation: 2 shifts
Common diagnosis / Types of patients: High risk OB to routine OB, also have an antepartum on L&D for patients who will need to stay for awhile prior to going home or delivering
Additional Notes:
• OR techs scrub for c-sections, attend vaginal deliveries and do all stocking
• Do c-sections, cerclages and tubals on unit
• Baby friendly hospital
• Lactation in house to assist moms
Cancellation Policy: 12 hours every 2 weeks