The Nurse Tech acts as a team member in delivering quality patient care under the supervision of an RN or Provider, performing basic skills and communicating observations. Responsibilities include taking vitals, checking blood sugars, assisting with personal care, and ensuring accurate documentation.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with Basic Life Support certification within 90 days. The role requires basic nursing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
high schoolTeamworkCommunicationDocumentationPatient CareWound CareBasic Life SupportVital Signs MonitoringCatheterizationPost-Operative CareAmbulation AssistanceOstomy CareUrologic CareGastrointestinal CareNasogastric Tube ManagementSafety Attendant DutiesTubes and Drains Management
Job description
About the unit 7 North is a 39-bed Medical Surgical GI/GU unit located in Butterworth Hospital.
This unit is known for its outstanding teamwork and welcoming atmosphere!
At 7 North opportunities to learn and grow never stop due to the variety in patient population, this unit is considered a medical/surgical unit but specializes in the care of urology and surgical oncology post-operative patients as well as those with gastrointestinal diagnoses.
This team stands out as being experts in nasogastric tubes, urinary catheters and urologic care, and managing the care of wounds, ostomies, tubes and drains.
Examples of surgeries that may take place on 7 North include: Nephrectomy; Whipple; Cholecystectomy; Pancreatectomy; kidney donor.
About Butterworth Hospital Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals.
Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education.
It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.
Scope of work Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider.
Performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team.
Collects and reports physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider.
Responsibilities include taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and acting as a safety attendant for patients.
Ensures that the required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
Qualifications Hight School Diploma or equivalent Required AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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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 Med Surg Care Unit 7N Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Night (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 7:00pm-7:30am Days Worked self-schedule Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account.
Benefits
Pet Insurance
Comprehensive Benefits Package
On-Demand Pay Program
Home and Auto Insurance
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Optional Identity Theft Protection
Traditional and Roth Retirement Options
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