We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
I agree and accept cookies
Main menu
Post a Job
Request a Demo
Yes
No
Both
Advanced search

Job posting has expired

#alert
Back to search results / More jobs like this
Back to search results
Henry Ford Health System jobs

Nurse Extern Labor and Delivery - 2 Clinicals completed - May 2026 or December 2026 Grads

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Mar 25, 2025

Must have OB clinical completed

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient using the nursing process.

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.

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:



  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
  • Enrolled in an accredited school of nursing (BSN schools preferred).
  • The completion of two clinical rotations, one of which must be Med/Surg (in an acute care setting).


To remain in the extern role you MUST:



  1. Actively be enrolled in a nursing program;
  2. Successfully complete each course;
  3. Provide transcripts to Nurse Manager after each course;
  4. Provide a copy of your plan of work to your Nurse Manager.


If at any point the extern does not meet their academic institution's standard for continued enrollment in the school of nursing classes, their employment as an extern will be rescinded.



  • BLS Healthcare provider to be completed during orientation.
  • Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment with appropriate technique/device.
  • Successful completion of 180-day introductory period required to achieve knowledge of policies relative to job duties and patient care unit.

Additional Information


  • Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
  • Department: Labor and Delivery P3
  • Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Union Code: Not Applicable

(web-6468d597d4-m4rwd)