Nurse Tech Acute Care of the Elderly Nights

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory with deals

Retirement options

Wellness program

Job summary

Corewell Health's ACE unit at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids is seeking a dedicated team member to support elderly medical-surgical patients (65+) during night shifts. Under RN supervision, you will perform basic patient care tasks and monitor vitals while assisting with activities of daily living.

You will provide wound care, catheterization support, and help ensure patient safety as part of a collaborative care team dedicated to geriatric care excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Taking vitals.
• Checking blood sugars.
• Bed bathing.
• Ambulating.
• Wound care.
• Catheterization.
• Acting as a safety attendant for patients.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the unit

The ACE unit/1D (Acute Care of the Elderly) is a 21 bed Med/Surg unit at Blodgett Hospital. Our focus is on medical patients who are over the age of 65. Nurses are often drawn to 1D because of their passion for our geriatric population while becoming competent in a wide variety of diagnosis. Since we are a Med/Surg unit, we care for patients with a vast array of diagnosis including Congestive Heart Failure, COPD, Septic Shock, Acute Kidney Injuries, Delirium and many more. Teamwork is vital within our unit and the staff work to ensure sound communication with the whole care team.

About the Hospital

Blodgett is an ever-growing, 330-bed acute care teaching hospital located in East Grand Rapids. Originally founded in 1846, Blodgett has continued to grow and evolve to meet the needs of the community. As a Level III trauma campus with a large annual surgical volume, we are equipped to care for a wide range of acute care patients. We offer numerous specialty units that provide care unique to Blodgett in Grand Rapids, including Total Joint Replacement, a Primary Stroke Center, Acute Care of the Elderly, and Bariatric Surgery. With units ranging from 20 to 24 beds, we foster close-knit teams while still providing highly specialized acute care. Our inpatient nursing units also partner with our discharge lounge and virtual nursing teams housed at Blodgett, as well as 24/7 hospital supervisor and security support. Recently, we welcomed external partner sites for Meijer Pharmacy and Starbucks. This fall, we will also offer on-site parking to all team members. Together, these resources and partnerships create a supportive environment where team members can thrive while delivering exceptional patient care.

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.

• Taking vitals
• Checking blood sugars
• Bed bathing
• Ambulating
• Wound care
• Catheterization
• Acting as a safety attendant for patients

Qualifications

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

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

Location & Schedule

• Primary Location: SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids
• Department Name: Med Surg Care Unit Elderly 1D Blodgett - 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: assigned core schedule
• Weekend Frequency: Every third weekend

Equal Employment Opportunity & Wellness

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.

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.

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.

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.