Nurse Tech Pre Post PACU

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity protection

Retirement options

Benefits eligibility

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids seeks dedicated team members for the Outpatient Center and related surgical services. This role supports preoperative admissions, PACU recovery, and post-anesthesia care with emphasis on patient safety and smooth handoffs to the surgical team.

Patients range from same-day discharge to ICU-level acuity; the unit is fast-paced and requires critical thinking, strong communication, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary staff.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 Days of hire required

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and monitor patient status
• Check blood sugars as ordered
• Perform bed baths and assist with ambulation
• Provide wound care as directed by RN/Provider
• Assist with catheterization and safety of patients
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in charts and records

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification (AHA/ARC) within 90 days of hire

Job description

About The Unit

Butterworth Hospital’s second floor is home to the Surgical Services department which houses the Outpatient Center (OPC), Surgical Intake, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and the Hansen-Balk Surgical Family Waiting Lounge (SFWL). We strive to create a calm and healing environment for our patients and their loved ones. Team members who are working in OPC will complete the preoperative admission process, ensuring the patient has met all safety requirements for surgery and is ready for the rest of the surgical team to greet them. Upon completion of surgery, the PACU will provide phase 1 recovery for these patients. The acuity of these patients can range from same day discharge to ICU level. Our unit is a fast-paced area where your critical thinking skills are sure to grow. Our team is comprised of registered nurses, nursing technicians, unit secretaries, and waiting room coordinators who are trained to seamlessly help transition our patients and their loved ones safely through our surgical spaces.

Schedule

Week 1: Sun, Mon, Wed

Week 2: Wed, Fri, Sat

About Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention, and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

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.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 Days of hire required

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

Pre Post Recovery Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

0800-2030

Days Worked

wk 1: Sun, Mon, Wed. wk 2: Wed, Fri, Sat

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

Corewell Health Policies

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.