Nurse Tech Advanced Cardiopulmonary Care Unit

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Retirement options

Vaccine program compliance

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids is seeking a Nurse Tech to assist in the Progressive Care Unit, providing direct patient care under RN supervision. You will take vitals, assist with daily activities, and support patients with advanced cardiopulmonary needs.

The role starts with a Monday–Friday orientation period and ongoing day shifts alongside a preceptor. A High School Diploma and BLS are required or obtainable within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• 1 year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and monitor patients' conditions.
• Check blood glucose as ordered and document results.
• Provide bed baths and assist with ambulation.
• Support wound care and catheter care per protocol.
• Act as safety attendant and communicate observations to RN/Provider.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of care.

Skills

Patient care basics

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS within 90 days

Job description

About The Unit

6 South is a 22-bed acuity adaptable unit at Butterworth Hospital that is capable of managing both non ICU and ICU status patients admitted with advanced cardiopulmonary care needs. 6 South specializes in patients with advanced heart failure, pre or post heart or lung transplant, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, and respiratory failure necessitating Bipap, Hi-Flo Nasal Cannula.

About The Unit

6 South is a 22-bed acuity adaptable unit at Butterworth Hospital that is capable of managing both non ICU and ICU status patients admitted with advanced cardiopulmonary care needs. 6 South specializes in patients with advanced heart failure, pre or post heart or lung transplant, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, and respiratory failure necessitating Bipap, Hi-Flo Nasal Cannula.

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 required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Orientation

Orientation to begin in a Nurse Tech role requires Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8am-4:30pm orientation classes, that would begin this fall, and then orientation will continue for up to 11 weeks. Clinical orientation shifts are during the dayshift, 7am-7:30pm alongside a preceptor within the unit.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
• 1 year of patient care experience is preferred
• Ability to work the orientation schedule noted above.

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

Progressive Care Unit Adaptable ICU Cardiac 6S Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

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