Company CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy
Address 68197 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Certification Details
BLS, Intro to Fetal Monitoring, NRP
Certifications: BLS, NRP
Job Details
Specialty: L&D RN 221103510
Department: Labor & Delivery
- # of L&D Beds: 16 labor rooms and 9 antepartum rooms
- # of OR Suites on the unit for C-Sections: 3
- # of Triage beds: 7 bed triage unit where they assess patients who are greater than 20 weeks with pregnancy complaints
- # of Postpartum beds: 36
- # of Births per day? Month? Year?: Up to 400 per month
- Do you follow AWHONN guidelines for ratios?: 1:1-2 labors, 1:2-3 antepartum
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: High-risk OB and routine obstetric care
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, pain meds
Job Requirements
Must be able to circulate in OR
Screen for competency in normal newborn assessments and routine baby care
Schedule Information
Shifts & Scheduling: 0630-1900, 1830-0700 // Self scheduling, can accommodate most schedule requests
Weekend Requirements: Every third weekend, but could be up to every other based on unit need
Holiday Requirements: 1 major, 1 minor
Floating Requirements: Will float to Postpartum, occasional float to the house to be a "sitter"
Number of shifts of unit/department specific orientation: 2-3 shifts
Unit Specific Information
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Charge on Both Shifts
- Are there nurse aids/surgical techs on this unit? Duties?: 2 OBTs per shift
- OB/Neonatologist in house 24/7?: 3 residents and 1 supervising MD on the floor at all times
- Anesthesia in house 24/7?: CRNAs on the unit 24/7
- RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Nasal cannula
- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Tele in recovery after a c-section
Attributes that will help a nurse be successful on this unit include teamwork, positive attitude, flexibility, eagerness to learn, open to new challenges, and a great attitude
Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, partime, 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.