Nurse Assistant-NICU-36 hr/ week-Midnights-Detroit

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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.

Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN), performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient. Provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. Recognizes and participates in own continuing education. The Nurse Assistant follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.