LDRP RN
Dickinson, ND
BHS Workforce
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 12-hour Nights
• Schedule: 3x12s
• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend: Every 3rd weekend
• Holiday: As needed / depending on availability
• Scheduling: Block scheduling
• Float: First to float
  • May float to MSP/ED for helping hands
  • Primarily 1:1 patient sitting

Unit Information

• Department: LDRP
• L&D Beds: 4
• Postpartum Beds: 7
• Patient Population: >35 weeks gestation in labor; Mom/Baby couplets
• Trauma Level: Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
• Care Setting: Acute
• Location: Rural hospital
• NICU: More than 1 hour away; limited services
• Charting: MEDITECH
• BSN Required: No
• License Required to Submit: Yes

Patient Ratios

• Labor: 1:1–2
• Postpartum: 1:2–3
• Follows AWHONN guidelines

Experience Required

• Minimum Experience: 2 years
• Strong candidates should demonstrate:
  • Teamwork
  • Independence
  • Good communication
  • Knowledge/clinical judgment
  • Ability to work with consistent providers

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NRP

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs titrate drips
• Common medications/infusions:
  • Antepartum/Labor: Magnesium, Oxytocin, LR, Zofran
  • Postpartum: Prenatal vitamins, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Percocet, Toradol
• Neonatal equipment: CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow
• EFM System: OB TraceVue
• Surgery handles the C-section; L&D RN circulates for the baby
• Charge nurse is present on each shift and takes an assignment

Orientation

• 3 × 12-hour shifts of unit-specific orientation

Scrubs

• Provided

Facility / Contract Requirements

• Radius Rule: 50 miles
• Candidate cannot currently be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI/Dignity
• RTO: Must be submitted upfront
  • Maximum 7 days for a 13-week contract
  • Additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• Cancellation: Hospital may cancel up to:
  • 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
  • 3 shifts for assignments shorter than 13 weeks

Facial Hair / Fit Testing

• Clinicians with facial hair must pass either:
  • Primary fit test: 3M Aura 1860 (SM or Regular)
  • Secondary fit test: 3M 1870+
• If unable to pass either test, a PortaCount test would be required.
• PortaCount testing cannot be completed with facial hair.
• PAPR cannot be completed on site solely due to facial hair.
• If facial hair cannot be removed and the required fit test cannot be passed, the contract will be canceled