Nurse Tech Discharge Lounge

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

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time Nurse Tech to support the Discharge Lounge operations. You will collaborate with nursing teams to identify patients preparing for discharge and assist with post-discharge tasks, ensuring a smooth transition to transportation.

Daily responsibilities include helping patients gather belongings, clearing IV lines, assisting with dressing or bathroom needs, offering snacks or water, answering questions, and safely transporting patients to their

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with discharge tasks and gathering belongings.
• Transport patients to their transportation.
• Assist with IV removal, dressing, bathroom needs, and provide snacks or water.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About The Unit

The Discharge Lounge is a newly renovated space for patients to go prior to leaving the hospital. Our team will collaborate with the nursing teams to determine appropriate patients, transport them down to the Lounge after their discharge instructions are completed, help with any needs while in the Lounge and then bring the patient out to their transportation. The Discharge Lounge focuses mostly on adult patients but occasionally does receive pediatric patients as well.

About Blodgett Hospital

Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.

Schedule

Week 1: Thursday and Friday
Week 2: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

About The Unit

The Discharge Lounge is a newly renovated space for patients to go prior to leaving the hospital. Our team will collaborate with the nursing teams to determine appropriate patients, transport them down to the Lounge after their discharge instructions are completed, help with any needs while in the Lounge and then bring the patient out to their transportation. The Discharge Lounge focuses mostly on adult patients but occasionally does receive pediatric patients as well.

About Blodgett Hospital

Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.

Scope of work

Nurse Tech responsibilities include keeping a list of patients in EPIC that is monitored to determine appropriate patients. Collaborates with the bedside RN team to determine if patient needs their assistance. Assist patients with gathering belongings prior to discharge and preparing for discharge. This can include: taking out IV's, assisting with dressing or going to the bathroom, getting snacks or waters, and answering questions the patient may have. Technicians will also transport patients out of the hospital and to their method of transportation.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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. 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 - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name

Mission Control - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

20

Hours of Work

0900-1730

Days Worked

Variable, Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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.

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.