Nurse Tech Cardiac and Vascular Care Step Down Unit

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

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Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids is seeking a Nurse Tech for the 6 Meijer Heart Center unit to support inpatient care on a large, fast-paced unit. The role includes vital signs, basic nursing tasks, and patient safety duties under RN supervision, with occasional float to similar units for 1:1 care.

Orientation covers first and third weeks, including sheath removal skills training. Competence in documentation and patient observation is essential to deliver quality cardiac and vascular care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• AHA/ARC BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in direct patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals, monitor blood sugars, and perform basic patient care tasks.
• Ambulate patients, provide wound care, and assist with catheterization as needed.
• Act as safety attendant and float to similar units for 1:1 care when required.
• Ensure accurate and timely charting and documentation in the health record.
• Collaborate with RNs and providers in delivering high-quality patient care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification within 90 days

Job description

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 entitles 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

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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.

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.

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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.

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