What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN- Cont I - Labor and Delivery - Rotating - 2 years RN exp L&D required position at Cont I - Labor and Delivery - Rotating - 2 years RN exp L&D required - Henry Ford Health - Careers Careers?
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Shift: Varies
GENERAL SUMMARY:
At Henry Ford Hospital, all nurses strive to provide exceptional patient care every day. They are encouraged to participate in quality assurance activities, research and shared governance to make a difference in the care given to patients and families. Henry Ford Nursing uses evidence-based practice, professional practice standards and the Henry Ford Hospital Professional Nurse Practice Model to drive nursing practice.
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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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- BSN preferred
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Current Michigan RN license
- BLS certified
- Labor and Delivery experience required
- Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans
- High level customer service skills with patients and family members