Nurse Tech 5S Oncology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

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Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health's 5 South Oncology unit at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids is seeking a dedicated team member for night shifts. Working under an RN or Provider, you will help deliver safe, compassionate care to oncology patients, including basic care tasks and monitoring per unit guidelines.

You will participate in vital checks, patient education, and precise documentation, contributing to a supportive team known for welcoming new graduates and experienced staff alike.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of quality patient care under RN or Provider supervision.
• Take vitals, check blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and safety attendant duties.
• Ensure that required documentation is performed accurately and timely.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the unit

5 South is a 30 bed Oncology unit located within Butterworth Hospital. This unit specializes in the care of those with oncology diagnoses and a surgical population of head and neck cancers. Running central lines, administering chemotherapy treatments, and providing oncology education to its patients. Longer stays for patients on this unit are common, giving the team at 5 South the chance to build relationships with the patient and their family. Although this is a specialized unit there is still much to learn due to the variety in patient conditions in addition to their cancer. Teamwork on this unit is known to be outstanding, members of 5 South assist each other in any way they can giving this unit a very welcoming and warm atmosphere. 5 South welcomes new graduates and experienced healthcare professionals alike and gives them the chance to continue to learn and grow their skills no matter their experience.

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.
• 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.
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Primary Location: SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name: Med Surg Care Unit Oncology 5S Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type: Part time Shift Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 24 Hours of Work

Hours of Work: 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Days Worked: Variable Weekend Frequency Every other weekend.

Safety and compliance

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Culture and values

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.