What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Float Registered Nurse - Contingent - Labor and Delivery position at Contingent - Labor and Delivery - Henry Ford Health - Careers Careers?
Schedule: As needed, Contingent, 12 Hour Rotating Shift, Days or Midnights
Department: Labor and Delivery, Hospital: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital, Location: Southfield, MI
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.
HOSPITAL OVERVIEW:
🏥 Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
Compassionate Care. Advanced Medicine. Community-Focused.
Located in Southfield, Michigan, Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital is a comprehensive acute care and teaching hospital dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered healthcare. As part of Henry Ford Health, the hospital integrates advanced clinical services with medical education, research, and community engagement to meet the diverse and evolving healthcare needs of the Metro Detroit community.
Designated as a Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, the hospital provides advanced specialty care across cardiovascular services, oncology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women’s services, and more.
Nationally recognized for clinical excellence, the hospital was named among America’s 50 Best Hospitals™ (2023–2025) by Healthgrades, placing it in the top 1% nationwide for consistent performance. It also earned Healthgrades’ America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ (2023–2025) and the Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2023–2025).
The hospital features a 25-bed Acute Psychiatric Care Unit, providing comprehensive inpatient behavioral health services for adults ages 18 and older, and is the only hospital within the health system to receive a 4-Star CMS Quality Rating.
Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized the hospital as a High Performer (Top 10%) in Adult Specialty rankings for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery and Orthopedics (2025–2026), based on reputation, patient outcomes, safety, and structural measures.
Your health. Our mission.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
- Previous 1-2 years recent related clinical nursing experience and a demonstrated level of performance and practice required.
- Preferred 2 years of L&D experience.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED:
- Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.