Float Nurse Tech Ludington Hospital

Corewell Health • Ludington, MI

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The Float Nurse Tech role is a direct patient care role and they are crosstrained to work in multiple units of Ludington hospital. This requires strong communication skills and collaboration. Duties will include rounding to assist patients at the bedside, Taking Vitals, Checking Blood Sugars, Wound Care, Bed bathing, Toileting, Ambulating, Catheterization, and also acting as a 1:1 safety attendant for patients with behavioral health needs. In our Emergency Departments, you will be doing EKGs, and changing over rooms to help with cleaning up. Additionally, you could be involved in Postmortem care. 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. Cleans patient’s environment / work area / equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department / unit personnel. Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data. Orientation for this role may include some daytime training dates prior to beginning the schedule for night shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross, Required within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Rounding to assist patients at the bedside
• Taking Vitals
• Checking Blood Sugars
• Wound Care
• Bed bathing
• Toileting
• Ambulating
• Catheterization
• Acting as a 1:1 safety attendant for patients with behavioral health needs
• Performing EKGs in Emergency Departments
• Changing over rooms to help with cleaning up in Emergency Departments
• Involvement in Postmortem care
• 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
• Cleans patient’s environment / work area / equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department / unit personnel
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior
• Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED