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Labor & Delivery (L&D) is a Level III, tertiary care facility, located on the third floor of the Preston Building, which provides the following services:

- Management of the uncomplicated pregnancy in the labor, delivery and recovery period

- Management of the complicated pregnancy in the labor, delivery and recovery period

- Operative procedures of pregnancy including cesarean section, cesarean hysterectomy, fallopian tubal ligation, and dilatation & curettage (D&E)

- Antenatal testing including biophysical profile (BPP), non-stress test (NST), amniotic fluid volume indexing (AFI), and ultrasound

- Interruption of pregnancy for genetic indications via cerclage removal, dilatation & evacuation, and prostaglandin induction.

The Perinatal Evaluation and Treatment Unit (PETU) is a Level III, tertiary care facility located on the third floor of the Preston Building, which provides the following services:

- Triage, evaluation and treatment of pregnancy complications occurring from 13 to 42 weeks of gestation

- Antenatal testing including biophysical profile (BPP), non-stress test (NST), amniotic fluid volume indexing (AFI), and ultrasound

- Evaluation and treatment of preeclampsia occurring after discharge from postpartum, within the first two weeks following delivery.

The Antepartum Unit (APU) is a Level III, tertiary care facility located on the third floor of the Preston Building, which provides the following services:

- Treatment of pregnancy complications occurring in the 5th to 42nd week of gestation

- Antenatal testing includes biophysical profile (BPP), non-stress test (NST), contraction stress test (CST), Oxytocin challenge test, amniotic fluid volume indexing (AFI), and ultrasound

- Treatment of pregnancy complications occurring after discharge from postpartum, generally in the first two weeks following delivery

- Cervical ripening in preparation for the induction of labor

- Post partum patients experiencing fetal or neonatal loss.

Summary:

• The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, coordination of all operational activities for L&D Case Cart support at the Interventional Support Center (ISC). This includes collaboration with the OR Nurse Manager, Attending Surgeons and other surgical staff, Sterile Processing Staff, Material Service Partner (MSP) Staff and vendors to develop and manage all aspects of case cart building, utilization of ISC personnel, fiscal responsibility and material resources.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in clinical care as necessary.
• Assumes overall accountability for their area of responsibility. Delegate's responsibility to others, in their absence.
• Maintains positive and effective interpersonal relations with all members of the ISC and perioperative teams
• including but not limited to all levels of physician surgical staff, ancillary departments, hospital/facility administration and all ancillary departments.
• Exhibits leadership qualities in problem solving, setting priorities and clinical excellence.
• Collaborates with Womens Health leadership and provides tangible feedback concerning staff performance.
• Supports the shared governance model.
• Designs and implements actions to maintain fiscal responsibility of their area of responsibility.
• Is proactive to assure all required items (implants and supplies) are in place prior to the scheduled operative case.
• Identifies scheduling conflicts and resolves proactively.
• Primary liaison for clinical issues between entity and ISC.

Credentials:

• Registered Nurse - PA (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Nursing Equivalent Experience:
• CARE level II or equivalent years of experience required.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.