Labor & Delivery RN - Postpartum Care Specialist

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health invites applications for a Registered Nurse in Labor Delivery & Postpartum Care. This part-time role supports mothers and newborns through antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum phases, delivering evidence-based nursing care and coordinating with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and neonatal specialists.

You'll assess maternal and neonatal status, implement individualized care plans, educate families about labor, delivery, recovery, and newborn care, and document

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and analytical capabilities required to develop evidence-based nursing care plans.
• Proficiency in delivering comprehensive professional nursing services across diverse patient populations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum nursing care, including fetal monitoring, labor support, and delivery assistance
• Assess and monitor maternal and neonatal vital signs, progress, and complications with keen clinical judgment
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans that address the unique needs of laboring patients and their families
• Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and neonatal specialists to ensure seamless, coordinated care
• Educate patients and families about labor progression, pain management options, postpartum recovery, and newborn care
• Delegate and supervise care activities while maintaining accountability for patient safety and quality outcomes
• Document comprehensive, accurate clinical records and communicate pertinent patient information to the healthcare team
• Identify variances from expected patient outcomes and actively participate in implementing evidence-based solutions
• Provide emotional support and advocacy for patients and families during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Henry Ford Health invites applications for a Registered Nurse in Labor Delivery & Postpartum Care. This part-time role supports mothers and newborns through antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum phases, delivering evidence-based nursing care and coordinating with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and neonatal specialists.

You'll assess maternal and neonatal status, implement individualized care plans, educate families about labor, delivery, recovery, and newborn care, and document