Nurse Tech Neuro ICU

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay (PayActiv)

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Home and auto insurance

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Spectrum Health’s Neuro Critical Care Unit at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids is seeking an ICU nurse to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced neuro critical care setting. You will take vitals, assist with neurological assessments, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support stroke and neuro patients.

The role is full-time day shift from 7:00am to 7:30pm, with a 36-hour workweek. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, along with opportunities for growth and learning

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and monitor patient condition.
• Provide basic nursing care including bed baths, ambulation, and wound care.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with RN/Providers and other health care team members.
• Report observations to the health care team and coordinate patient needs.

Skills

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS (AHA/ARC) within 90 days

Job description

About this unit

About this unit The Neuro Critical Care Unit is an Intensive care unit within the Meijer Heart Center at Butterworth hospital. The Neuro ICU is part of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the Medical Center, and it is West Michigan’s largest stroke center. We specialize in the care of patients with stroke or other neurological conditions. These conditions include Hemorrhagic stroke, Ischemic stroke, seizures, and Hydrocephalus with critical care needs. Our nurses are part of a collaborative team and work alongside our nurse techs, intensivists, APPs, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, chaplains, and secretaries to provide specialized care to everyone. This team has worked to develop a culture of collaboration, kindness, teamwork, and learning.

Scope of work

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.

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 Requirements

Orientation for this role will require being available for 3 daytime training shifts per week (between Mon-Fri, along with rotating weekends) for 8 weeks.

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

Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

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 Intensive Care Unit Neuro 4W MHC Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 7:00am - 7:30pm Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

Corewell Health Commitment

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.