Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Henry Ford Health•Detroit, MI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will provide leadership in coordinating and delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care in the Labor & Delivery Unit (L&D – P3). The nurse will use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, supporting patients and families and helping the healthcare team meet patient goals. The unit cares for pregnant women through antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum phases. It includes 12 labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, two dedicated operating rooms, two pre-op/PACU beds, and a five-bed triage. As part of a Baby-Friendly designated hospital, the unit uses an Obstetric Hospitalist Model and has one of the largest midwifery practices in the state. It serves low- to high-risk patients and collaborates with the Level III NICU, adult intensive care units, and cardiovascular and pulmonary teams to provide multidisciplinary care. This is a part-time, 36-hour-per-week night position. One year of RN experience is required.

Requirements

At least one year of RN experience.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
Health care provider certification (BCLS).
Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to formulate effective nursing care plans.
Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and their families.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
Participate in identifying and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.