Nurse Tech Neuro ICU

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts directory

Optional identity theft protection

Retirement options with matching

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a dedicated member for the Neuro Critical Care Unit at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care during the night shift, ensuring the health and safety of patients. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and may need to obtain Basic Life Support certification. The position offers a full-time schedule with various self-scheduling options and numerous employee benefits to promote work-life balance.

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

• Taking vitals and checking blood sugars.
• Assisting with bed bathing and ambulating.
• Acting as a safety attendant for patients.

Skills

Direct patient care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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, including Hemorrhagic stroke, Ischemic stroke, seizures, and Hydrocephalus with critical care needs. Our nurses are part of a collaborative team and work alongside nurse techs, intensivists, APPs, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, chaplains, and secretaries to provide specialized care. The team promotes 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 accurately and timely.

Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care 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.

Orientation Requirements

Orientation for this role requires being available for 3 daytime training shifts per week (between Monday‑Thursday, along with rotating weekends) for 8 weeks. After this, the regular night shift will begin.

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Employment Details

Primary Location: 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: Night (United States of America).

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36.

Hours of Work: 7:00pm to 7:30am.

Days Worked: Various, self-scheduling.

Weekend Frequency: Every other weekend.

EEO and Safety Statements

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.

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.