Provide direct patient care in a surgical ICU, including monitoring vitals, wound care, and assisting with bedside procedures. Support nurses and ancillary staff in managing critically ill trauma and surgical patients.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Experience in direct patient care is preferred.
high schoolWound CareBasic Life SupportVital Signs MonitoringToiletingCatheterizationSterile Field PreparationBlood Sugar CheckingPostmortem CareAmbulatingBed BathingPatient Safety AttendingVentilator Support Care
Job description
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We cannot guarantee any specific recurring days off and the orientation information below is important to read prior to applying. About the unit The Prince Surgical Critical Care Unit is a 22 bed intensive care unit in the Meijer Heart Center at Butterworth Hospital. The surgical ICU specializes in the care of critically ill trauma and surgical patients. The trauma population includes geriatric rib fractures, traumatic brain injury, multi-trauma requiring critical care needs, and the critical care adult burn population. The surgical population includes trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, surgical oncology, and vascular surgery with critical care needs. Staff in the surgical ICU also provide care to medical and neuro critically ill patients. Scope of work Because this unit cares for complex trauma patients after surgery and helps with overflow of Heart and Lung (CTICU) and helps support the Neuro ICU team they share a floor with, the work is both challenging and fulfilling. We generally have 2 Nurse Techs working on this team at night. The surgical ICU specializes in the care of critically ill trauma and surgical patients. Our Nursing Technicians support nurses and other ancillary staff in providing competent care of patients requiring ventilator support, life-sustaining titratable medications including cardiac and sedation medications, and assist with bedside procedures including preparation of the sterile field for tracheostomies, central line placement, and burn dressing changes. The surgical ICU is a fast-paced unit that relies on teamwork and an interdisciplinary approach with not only provider teams, but ancillary staff in order to deliver excellent and effective care. This is a direct patient care role, and duties will include Taking Vitals, Checking Blood Sugar, Wound Care, Bed Bathing, Toileting, Ambulating, Catheterization, and acting as safety attendant for patients as needed. Additionally, you could be involved in Postmortem care. Orientation
This requires multiple weekday training classes that are 8am-4:30pm. SICU Nurse Tech Orientation continues on for 8-11 weeks, working 3 shifts per week with a preceptor, mainly on day shift 7am-7:30pm Class work and preceptor work 2-3 shifts per week. The regular night shift schedule will begin after all orientation is completed. Qualifications Required High School Diploma or equivalent AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days Experience in direct patient care is preferred How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Intensive Care Unit Surgical 4E MHC Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Night (United
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