Nurse Tech Cardiac and Vascular Care Step Down Unit

spectrumhealth; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

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Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement options (Traditional and R​

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Butterworth Grand Rapids campus seeks a part-time Nurse Tech for the 6 MHC Butterworth Progressive Care Unit. Responsibilities include vital signs, glucose checks, basic patient care, wound care, catheterization, and providing 1:1 coverage when floated to similar units.

Orientation covers week 1–3 with sheath removal training requirements. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS within 90 days; direct patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
• Experience in direct patient care is preferred

Responsibilities

• Take and chart vitals and blood sugars
• Provide bed baths and ambulation support
• Perform wound care and catheterization as needed
• Act as safety attendant for patients and float to similar units for 1:1 shifts

Skills

BLS within 90 days

Direct patient care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Unit

6 Meijer Heart Center (6 Heart) is a 46-bed cardiac and vascular progressive/stepdown unit at the Meijer Heart Center. The primary patient population served include patients with various cardiac and vascular diseases requiring medical, procedural, or surgical interventions. This includes acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial infarction, post-percutaneous coronary intervention, peripheral artery disease, renal artery disease, aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease and heart rhythm disorders.

Our staff gain understanding of the cardiac and vascular system and its processes so that they can deliver excellent care to our patients within our specialty. Our specialty includes care of post procedures and post surgeries such as, cardiac, peripheral stents, sheath management, revascularization procedures and surgeries, Mitra clip, watchman procedure, endovascular aneurysm repair, mechanical embolectomy for treatment of pulmonary embolism, and many more.

Scope of work

This is a large and fast paced inpatient unit. Responsibilities include taking/charting vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and acting as a safety attendant for patients on our unit as well as being floated to other similar units for 1:1 shifts with patients when there is a need. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient within our clinics alongside RN's/Providers. 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. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Orientation

Orientation for the first and third week of employment as Nurse Tech requires being available for weekday classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during the first week of employment, as well as additional classroom training during week 3. There is also a sheath removal skill requirement for cardiac NTs. It entails a 4 hour sheath removal class and then removing 5 femoral sheaths with a peer in the unit, until competent.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
• Experience in direct patient care is preferred

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 Cardiac Vascular 6 MHC Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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.

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