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Wichita, Kansas
Birth Care Suites (separate building from main hospital)
Patients must be >37 weeks gestational age and meet low-risk criteria for delivery at this unit

Birth Care Center with 20 LDRP beds and 2 operating rooms
Night shift staffing: 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 includes GE fetal monitors, Monica Novii, and Alaris pumps
Documentation systems: CPN and Meditech EMR
Dedicated lactation RN team supports breastfeeding
Nurse leader rounding daily to ensure quality patient care
Emphasis on bedside shift report, communication boards, and rounding
Burgundy/maroon scrubs required

Labor, delivery, and postpartum care
Vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections
Non-stress tests (NSTs) and circumcisions
Active labor positioning and management encouraged
1:1 labor support prioritized
Unit delivers approximately 110-130 babies per month (hospital total 450-500/month)
Cesarean section rate averages less than 10%
Teaching hospital environment with resident involvement
Dedicated anesthesia team for women’s services
24/7 hospitalist coverage for oversight and emergencies

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
Current certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- IFMC or AWHONN certification

High patient experience and employee engagement scores
Strong teamwork culture with many tenured nurses (some with 25+ years at the unit)
Patients appreciate the birthing center atmosphere, which feels less hospital-like
Continuity of care from labor through postpartum is valued
Competitive and supportive work environment with new equipment and technology

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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