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Thanks everyone for your replies. I think I have what I need. I will keep everyone posted on how things turn out. Jennifer

Currently-the ED staff checks the patient in and does an initial eval while the L&D nurse is on her way in. Im not happy with the system either, but have to make due with what I have until I can get something better in place. My ultimate goal is to have 24/7 L&D within 6 months. I have hired a 3rd nurse today and am trying to figure out the best way to rotate them so that we get the best coverage for our money....ie is it better to pay them hourly or salaried while they are still doing this on call rotation. I also need a better policy to very CLEARLY state what our expectations are during this interim. Thanks, Jennifer

Hi everyone--I am a new CNO for a rural hospital in texas. Our OB department is not staffed 24/7 with L&D nurses, but rather these nurses are on call. Right now I have 2 RN's who share the schedule 50/50 and we do about 120 deliveries a year. I think this is entirely too much on these nurses and am trying to gather amunition to hire a 3rd to put into the rotation. I am seeking any insight into structuring a call schedule for 3 nurses including info on how reimbursment should be for a system like this. I.E. call for 12hrs. pay for 8hrs., or would a salaried position be a better option. If anyone works an on call schedule please let me know about your system. Also, I am looking for an P&Pif anyone is willing to share Thanks, JENN