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Unit: Birth Care Suites (separate building from main hospital)
Beds: 20 LDRP, 2 operating rooms
Staff per shift:
- Day: 1 charge nurse, 7 RNs, 1 surgical tech, 1 admissions control tech
- Night: 1 charge nurse, 5 RNs, 1 surgical tech, 1 admissions control tech
Patient ratios:
- Labor: 1-2 patients per nurse
- Postpartum: 3-4 patients per nurse
Equipment: GE fetal monitor, Monica Novii, Alaris pumps
EMR systems: CPN and Meditech
Scheduling: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (7 PM - 7 AM)
Floating: Within Women’s units as needed
Patient care approach: 1:1 labor support, active labor positioning, continuity of care from labor through postpartum
Patient criteria: Patients must be >37 weeks gestational age and low risk to deliver at this unit
Delivery volume: Approximately 110-130 births per month at this unit
Cesarean section rate: Less than 10%
Team: Dedicated anesthesia team for women’s services, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, teaching hospital with residents
Culture: High teamwork, tenured nursing staff, strong patient experience and employee engagement scores

Nurse leader rounding and bedside shift reports are standard practice to ensure quality patient care
The unit values strong communication skills with staff and providers
The Birth Care Suites offers a less hospital-like birthing experience with a focus on patient comfort and support

Facility

3.1rating(40 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Wesley Medical Center

5.0rating

Anonymous

NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (RN)

Review of Wesley Medical Center on Sep 26, 2025

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ADDRESS550 North HillsideWichita, KS 67214

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