Nurse Tech Med Surg

Corewell Health; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

On-demand pay via Payactiv

Discounts directory services

Retirement options (Traditional and/RR

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Ludington Hospital is seeking a Nurse Tech for the Med Surg Care Unit. You will support patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider, including vital signs, basic wound care, and daily activities to ensure safe, high-quality care for medical-surgical patients.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS within 90 days, and preferably CNA certification. Training begins at Grand Rapids/Big Rapids facility, followed by on-site orientation at Ludington Hospital.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life support certification is required within 90 days of hire.
• Active CNA Certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in delivery of quality patient care under RN or Provider supervision.
• Performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to health care team.
• Takes vitals and checks blood sugars, bathes patients, assists with ambulation and wound care.
• Performs catheterization and acts as safety attendant for patients.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation of care and observations.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About the unit

MedSurg is our 44 bed unit that provides direct care for the general Medical Surgical population in Ludington, Mason County and surrounding counties in West Michigan.

Job Description

About the unitMedSurg is our 44 bed unit that provides direct care for the general Medical Surgical population in Ludington, Mason County and surrounding counties in West Michigan.

They Care for mainly the General Medical Patient Population, which could be patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, pneumonia, cellulitis, kidney failure, hyperglycemia, Diabetic Issues, Ulcers, Confused Elderly, Alcohol Abuse, Acute/Chronic Kidney Injury, Sepsis, Psychiatric Population.

About Ludington Hospital

For over a century, we have provided comprehensive health care services for Mason and Oceana County residents and the thousands of tourists who visit each year. With our experienced, compassionate doctors and health teams, advanced technology, programs that improve well-being and the expertise and resources of a top health system, there is no better place for local 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. 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 for the first 3 days of employment as Nurse Tech requires classes, at our training facility in Grand Rapids/Big Rapids hospital, from 8am-4:30pm. After the classroom trainings are completed the remainder of the training is done on site at Ludington Hospital with a preceptor.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life support certification is required within 90 days of hire.
• Active CNA Certification strongly 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 - Ludington Hospital - 1 Atkinson Dr - Ludington

Department Name

Med Surg Care Unit 2N 2E - Ludington Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7:00pm - 7:30am

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.

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.