Float Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in the Detroit area is seeking a Float Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery. The role requires leadership in coordinating and delivering quality, compassionate patient care across shifts and units.

You will use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring patients and families receive support. This position offers a rotating schedule and exposure to a busy obstetric service.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and their families.
• Communicate pertinent patient/family information to the healthcare team.
• Participate in finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Nursing teamwork

Clinical care planning

Patient-family interaction

Education

RN licensure MI

BSN preferred

Tools

BCLS certification

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Float Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

SCHEDULE: (3) 12-hour shifts per 6-week schedule. Minimum of 1 shift on a weekend, preferably Saturday. Rotating hours of 6a-6:30 pm, or 6pm -6:30 am based on unit needs.

LOCATION: Henry Ford Providence Southfield

About the Department

Join the dedicated team at Providence Hospitals, part of the esteemed Henry Ford Health network. Serving communities across Oakland County, our hospitals blend advanced specialty care with strong local connections. With a focus on compassionate patient care, our team thrives in a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation. Be part of a respected health system that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.

Role Overview

As a Float Registered Nurse, you will provide leadership in coordinating and delivering quality, compassionate patient care. You will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring patients and their families receive the support they need. Your role is vital in fostering effective communication within the healthcare team and driving solutions to meet patient goals.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Lead the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and their families.
• Communicate pertinent patient/family information to the healthcare team.
• Participate in finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of growth, collaboration, and mission-driven work. You'll have access to learning opportunities that empower you to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of labor and delivery experience.
• NRP by end of department orientation.

Additional Information

Labor and Delivery is a 12 LDR (Labor, Delivery and Recovery) rooms. Care for High-Risk Antepartum patients as well as low risk laboring patients. Henry Ford Providence Southfield has 3 Operating Rooms for surgical deliveries and includes a 4-bed OB-ED for evaluation of pregnant patients for greater than 16 weeks. We have approximately 120 births per month with less than 25% C-Section rate.