L&D RN
Alexandria, LA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

Data Collection:
Unit Information: L D/ Rapides Women s and Children s HospitalLocation
Address: 501 Medical Center Dr Alexandria, LA 71301

Floor: 1st

Building: RWCH

General InformationTell us about the unit(s):

Number of Beds 2 triage rooms, 10 labor rooms, 2 ORs

Number of Staff PRN- 16, FT- 22, C/L- 17

Type of staff:

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Day Shift 1 charge nurse, I triage nurse, 6 RNs, 1 scrub tech, 1 secretary

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Night Shift 1 charge nurse, 1 triage nurse, 5 RNs, 1 scrub, 1 secretary

Patient Ratios 1:1, 2:1 depending on acuity

Type of equipment fetal monitors, IUPC, FSE, fluid warmer, IV pumps, epidural pumps

EMR CPN, Meditech
Typical hiring profileSkill Set Most recruited for
Must have:

candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

Proficient in starting IVs and drawing labs

Interpret fetal strips

Proficient in vag exams

OB circulator

Preferred or nice to have:

candidates with these skills will be considered first.

Ability to scrub

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):

vaginal deliveries

c/sections

amniocentesis

amnioinfusions

IUPC/FSE placement
Best personality Fit:

type A- organized and great time management

empathic, caring, and compassionate
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS

ACLS

NRP
Floating Area(s):

Closed unit

C/L to postpartum

Dress Code:

Scrub Color/Attire teal scrubs for nursing staff, navy for techs

Unit Guidelines/Policies:
Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.

Weekends and On call(if any)

Rotate every other weekend

Possible circulator call
General Comments
No. of Positions: 1/2.