Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Labor & Delivery unit (P3) working 36 hours per week on nights. You will provide leadership in coordinating high-quality patient care, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring families receive needed support.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, Michigan RN licensure, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a busy obstetric

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and current Michigan nursing license.
• BSN preferred.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to develop effective nursing care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and families.
• Communicate patient information to the care team.
• Identify and address variances from patient goals and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Team coordination

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job 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

• 1 year RN experience required
• 36 hours per week
• Nights

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Unit Overview:

Labor & Delivery – P3

The Labor & Delivery Unit (L&D) cares for pregnant women through all phases of their pregnancy, including the antepartum, intrapartum and the immediate postpartum phases. L&D has 12 labor, delivery and recovery rooms with two dedicated operating rooms, two pre-op/PACU beds and a five-bed triage.

As part of a Baby-Friendly designated hospital, the L&D Unit employs an Obstetric Hospitalist Model for the provider group and the unit has one of the largest midwifery practices in the state. The unit cares for low- to high-risk patients from around the region with the goal of providing the safest outcome for both mothers and babies. The team works closely with the hospital’s Level III NICU, adult intensive care units, and the cardiovascular and pulmonary teams taking a multidisciplinary approach to collaborate on often complex care.

Role Overview

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide leadership in coordinating and delivering high-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

• 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/family information to the healthcare team.
• Participate in finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work that makes a difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive and innovative environment.

Join Our Team

Be part of a team that champions exceptional care and innovation.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

What You Will Need

• 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.

• BSN preferred.