Nurse Tech Neuroscience and Spine

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health within Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids is seeking aCare Team member for the 3H Neuroscience/Spine unit. Under RN/provider supervision, you will perform basic patient care duties and support stroke and neurological condition management.

Responsibilities include vitals, wound care, ambulation, documentation, and safety support, with BLS required within 90 days. Join a team focused on high-quality, compassionate inpatient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Work Equivalent is required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and report physiological observations to the RN.
• Check blood sugars and assist with routine patient care tasks.
• Perform bed baths and assist with patient ambulation.
• Provide wound care and catheterization as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of care and observations.

Education

High School Diploma or Work Equivalent

Job description

About The Unit 3H is a 22 Neuroscience/Spine unit at Blodgett Hospital that specializes in the care of patients admitted with neurological conditions, stroke, and spinal surgeries such as fusions and laminectomies. Employees are often drawn to 3H for the variety of patients while still having a specialty focus. Our employees become competent in caring for a large array of both surgical and medical patients and become experts in the care of patients within our specialties. Specifically, our team is known as being experts in stroke and the care of a wide variety of neurological conditions, managing the care of wounds, drains and post-operative recovery. Additional unique skills that those hired to 3H will learn include utilization of the NIHSS Stroke Scale.

About Blodgett Hospital Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.

About The Unit 3H is a 22 Neuroscience/Spine unit at Blodgett Hospital that specializes in the care of patients admitted with neurological conditions, stroke, and spinal surgeries such as fusions and laminectomies. Employees are often drawn to 3H for the variety of patients while still having a specialty focus. Our employees become competent in caring for a large array of both surgical and medical patients and become experts in the care of patients within our specialties. Specifically, our team is known as being experts in stroke and the care of a wide variety of neurological conditions, managing the care of wounds, drains and post-operative recovery. Additional unique skills that those hired to 3H will learn include utilization of the NIHSS Stroke Scale.

About Blodgett Hospital Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.

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

• High School Diploma or Work Equivalent
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days

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• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids Department Name Med Surg Care Unit Neuro 3H Blodgett - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 7:00am-7:30pm Days Worked core schedule Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

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