Good Labor and Delivery Hospitals in Philly

Isitpossible, LPN, LVN · May 15, 2010

seems many L/D units are actually closing in Philadelphia! im still a student, but i recently did my clinical maternity rotation at Einstein. Maybe you can check them out

VURN2010 · May 28, 2010

There are lots!

As a new grad, I have NO idea about pay.

However, my classmates and I have done clinical rotations at:

Pennsylvania Hospital (a little plusher from what I've heard, but a great teaching/learning environment)

Hospital University of Pennsylvania (pretty high risk patient population, in terms of social determinants, co-morbidities etc., HUP also runs an free pre-natal clinic so you'll see some great transitions with their pre-natal offerings)

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (city population again, very cool mix, they also have a clinic for mothers with substance abuse problems--again very acute, good learning experience!)

Each has its own strengths & unique features & would be a really exciting working environment.

I'm SURE there are more in the downtown area-but these are the big names that come to mind.

There are also quite a few in the suburbs if you're willing to work a ways out from the city.

CHOP also has a special delivery unit for high risk deliveries...they may be hiring too!

However, with one year under your belt, it sounds like you'll be in good shape! Best of luck to you!