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Nights 7p-7a, weekends as needed, first to float
ACLS, Advanced Fetal Monitoring, BLS Certification, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), Stable Unit Notes: - Unit: Womens Services Meridian Hospital Flr 3
- # of L&D Beds: 10
- # of OR Suites on the unit for C-Sections: 2 ORs- L&D RNs would circulate
- # of Triage beds: 4
- # of Postpartum beds: 10
- # of Births per month: About 120 per month on average.
- Do you follow AWHONN guidelines for ratios: AWHONN standards (primarily 1:1 in L&D and 1:6 couple care in PP).
- Required
BLS, ACLS, NRP, Stable (taken at least once), AWHONN Intermediate Or Advanced Fetal Monitoring. - Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Laboring patients 32wks and greater, Elective Induction of labor, Medical Induction of Labor, Stable Antepartum Patients, Postpartum Patients, Well Newborns. - Experience or 'Must have'
L&D, PP, and circulating experience required; triage experience strongly preferred.
- Are RNs required to titrate drips: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set drips: Primarily Pitocin per protocol, mag, rarely insulin.
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each
Charge RN, Resource RN, and House Supervisor on each shift. Charge RN and Resource RN do not have an assignment.
- Are there nurse aids/surgical techs on this unit: CNA for floor (L&D/PP/NICU) 4-5 days and nights/week. Unit clerk 24/7.
- OB/Neonatologist in house 24/7: OB hospitalist 24/7, midwives always on call. Neonatal NP 24/7 and Neonatologist on call available within 15 min.
- Anesthesia in house 24/7: CRNA 24/7.
- RT Equipment: n/a
- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit: No.
- EFM System: GE Connect
- Shifts & Scheduling: 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p and 7p-7a. Per hospital policy staff cannot work more than five shifts in a row. We do our best to accommodate traveler schedule requests outside of approved time off.
- Weekend
based on unit needs - Holiday
based on unit needs - Is there a call or standby requirement: No - Floating
Required to float to like units within valley (Nampa L&D and Boise L&D). all sites are within app 20 mins, can also be utilized to float as a sitter in MS or ED. - notice is given prior to shift & can be expected but true floating to separate location is rare - Scrub Color/Dress code: Blue scrubs provided on unit. - How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: Customized based on each traveler, typically 4-6 shifts.
Guaranteed Hours: N/A