Nurse Tech NICU

spectrumhealth; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Retirement with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids is seeking a Nursing Technician. You will provide basic nursing care under supervision, observe vulnerable newborns, and relay findings to the nursing team.

Orientation includes training during the first week and a mix of weekday shifts with rotational weekends. Full-time hours, with a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and a 36-hour workweek support family-centered care.

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

• Perform basic nursing skills under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider.
• Observe patients and communicate observations to the care team.
• Float to other units to assist as needed, support NICU providers with procedures, assist Unit Secretary and Unit Aides during breaks.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the unit

The Neonatal ICU is a Critical Care Unit within Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, caring for newborn babies born with various conditions that haven't yet been discharged to go home with their family. We build great relationships with the parents of our NICU babies since they are so frequently here at the bedside. We are the largest NICU in Michigan and care for babies from 37 counties. The NICU unit is a 108 bed unit.

About Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

We fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future. Because it's only impossible until it isn't. We have both inpatient and ambulatory spaces as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated to children.

Scope of work

As a Nursing Technician with Corewell Health, providing top-notch patient care is paramount. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider, you'll be performing basic nursing skills, observing patients, and communicating those observations to the other members of the team. You'll be a vital part of our team, making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families. This could include being floated to other units to assist with filling in for a shift as a safety attendant for a behavioral health patient, assisting the NICU providers with circumcision procedures, and assisting the Unit Secretary and Unit Aides within the NICU during breaks or gaps in the schedule.

Orientation

Orientation for the first week of employment as Nurse Tech requires classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 8am-4:30pm, as well the expectation of working a mix of 3 weekdays and rotational weekend clinical orientation shifts, for up to 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

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

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 3rd Fl HDVCH - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Days Worked

3 variable weekdays, rotational weekends

Weekend Frequency

Every fourth weekend

Corewell Health complies with the following

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.