Labor & Delivery/Postpartum RN
Dickinson, ND
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Department: LDRP
*Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NRP*
Critical access hospital experience required
- # of L&D Beds:    4 L&D beds, 7 postpartum
- Do you follow AWHONN guidelines for ratios?:    Labor: 1:1-2,  PostPartum: 1:2-3
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients:    >35 weeks in labor, Mom/Baby couplets
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?:    Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips:    Antepartum/Labor- Magnesium, Oxytocin, LR, Zofran, etc .  Postpartum: Prenatal vitamin, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Percocet, Toradol
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?:    Yes
- RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?:    Neonatal vent- CPAP, Bipap, high flow
- EFM System    OB Trace Vue
- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?):    7-7  //  block scheduling
- Weekend Requirements:    Every third weekend
- Holiday Requirements:    Depending on availability
- Floating Requirements:   Floating to MSP/ED for helping hands, mostly sitting 1:1 with patients
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?:    3- 12 hour shifts
- Additional Notes:    This is a rural hospital, distance from NICU >1 hour away, limited services.  Attributes that help a nurse be successful in this unit team work, provider consistency, knowledge, independence, good communication

Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.
RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.