Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse will work in Henry Ford Health’s Labor & Delivery Unit (P3), which cares for pregnant patients through the antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum phases. The unit includes 12 labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, two dedicated operating rooms, two pre-op/PACU beds, and a five-bed triage. It cares for low- to high-risk patients and works collaboratively with the Level III NICU, adult intensive care units, and cardiovascular and pulmonary teams. The unit is part of a Baby-Friendly designated hospital, uses an Obstetric Hospitalist Model, and has a large midwifery practice.

The nurse provides leadership in coordinating and delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care. Using the nursing process, the nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care; supports patients and families; communicates effectively within the healthcare team; and helps address variances from patient goals. This is a part-time position requiring one year of RN experience, scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights.

Requirements

• 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 and communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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 finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree