Nurse Tech Progressive Neurosurgical

spectrumhealth; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Corewell Health's 4S Butterworth unit in Grand Rapids is seeking a registered nurse to provide bedside care for neuroscience and neurosurgical patients. You will support spine surgeries, craniotomies, brain tumor procedures, stroke and other neurological conditions, with emphasis on fall risk and complex cases.

Under supervision, you will perform routine tasks, monitor patients overnight, coordinate with physicians, assist with procedures, and ensure safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine bedside nursing care and treatments for assigned patients.
• Assist with daily living activities, bed mobility, and personal care; manage bedpans or urinary devices; care for patient belongings.
• Assist in catheterizations, suctioning, irrigating colostomies, applying restraints, enemas, douches and sitz baths or peri care.
• Provide care to multiple neuroscience patients, with focus on high fall risk cases.

Skills

BLS

Direct patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS within 90 Days

Job description

About this unit

4 South is a 44 bed Progressive Neurosurgical unit located in Butterworth. In this role you will be instrumental in the care of general neurology and neurosurgical patients. Our neurosurgical patients are highly complex. We care for spine surgery patients, patients who have undergone craniotomy and craniectomy for brain tumor resection, removal or debulking and elective aneurysm interventions. Our general neurology patients include those who have experienced acute, stroke, seizure, chronic headaches and general neurological disorders including Guillen-Barre Syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and myasthenia gravis exacerbations.

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

Under supervision of a Nurse and following hospital policies and procedures, performs various nursing care tasks and treatments on assigned patients. Performs routine bedside nursing activities including bathing and personal grooming of patients; ambulating, moving and turning patients; assisting patients with bedpans or urinary devices; making patient beds and caring for personal property. Assists in performing additional nursing procedures such as catheterizations, suctioning, irrigating colostomies, applying restraints, giving enemas, douches and sitz baths or peri care. Will care for multiple patients with a variety of diagnoses, but a focus on neuroscience patients and have some fall risk patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days Required
• Direct patient care experience 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

Med Surg Care Unit Neuro 4S Butterworth - Grand Rapids 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; Self-Schedule

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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.