L & D Hospitals...

californianclextaker · Jul 6, 2006

I would recommend meeting the Manager of the department that you are interested in working with personally so they get to know who you are and what you are interested in. Go to open houses and job fairs, I'm think it has a lot to do with being in the right place at the right time and knowing the right people. Every now and then call the manager directly and ask if they are hiring. Good luck...

Selke · Jul 7, 2006

Hi, I'm currenlty a CNA student who is interested in getting a job in an L&D department. The only problem is, I don't know which hospitals in Southern California hire CNA's for that specific dept. Any suggestions? I've been doing job searches through various hospital websites, but how come there seems to never be an opening in the L&D dept for CNA? Where would I have to start? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

The issue of using CNAs in L&D units comes up on perinatal listservs regularly ... few L&D units use CNAs except for jobs such as stocking and ordering supplies, things that don't require direct pt care. Some might use CNAs for newborn care, however -- baths and such. Few L&D units use LPNs, either, although they can be used as OB techs if they have that skill, and can assist with some pt care (putting on monitors, helping with deliveries and PP care and recovery). The minimum licensure in L&D for pt care is RN on up, due to necessary skill level, liability and scope of practice issues which are unique to L&D.

The other poster's suggestion is good, to call the manager and ask. You might luck out. Another suggestion is to call the postpartum manager; PP is more likely to use CNAs and you could help with infant care.