L&D RN
Wichita, KS
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Unit Information

Location: Wichita, KS

Unit Type: Delivery Room

Number of Beds: 26

Number of Staff: 112

Staffing Breakdown:

• Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse (CNC), 14 Nurses, 2-3 Surgical Technologists, 2 Unit Clerks
• Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse (CNC), 12 Nurses, 2 Surgical Technologists, 1 Unit Clerk

Patient Ratios:

• 1:1 for high-risk labor and cesarean sections
• 1:2 for antepartum, PPROM, PTL on magnesium sulfate, and postpartum on magnesium sulfate
• 1:3 for postpartum magnesium with no baby and outpatient cases

Type of Equipment: Alaris pumps, PCA pumps, Monica Novii telemetry, CPN (GE) monitors

EMR System: Meditech / CPN

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Minimum one year of current hospital Labor and Delivery RN experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and EFM-C or AWHONN certifications

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with circulating cesarean sections
• Experience in high-risk Labor and Delivery

Unit Procedures

Typical procedures performed on the unit include:

• Cesarean sections and inductions
• Amniotomy (AROM)
• Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (DFM and Doppler)

Work Environment

Our unit prides itself on a collaborative environment and team nursing approach, which encourages staff members to support one another in providing excellent patient care. Self-scheduling is promoted, contributing to high staff satisfaction. The team comprises many experienced nurses, with tenures ranging from 20 to 40 years, enhancing the supportive atmosphere.

A new OB Hospitalist program is in place, providing valuable support for the residency program and enhancing the resources available to nurses working triage.

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, caring, friendly, patient, and solutions-oriented.