Nurse Tech Advanced Cardiopulmonary Care
About The Position
About the Unit 6 South Advanced Cardiopulmonary is a 22-bed acuity adaptable unit at Butterworth Hospital that is capable of managing both non ICU and ICU status patients admitted with advanced cardiopulmonary care needs. 6 South specializes in patients with advanced heart failure, pre or post heart or lung transplant, Left Ventricular Assist devices, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, and respiratory failure necessitating Bipap, Hi-Flo Nasal Cannula, or Ventilator support via tracheostomy. Scope of work Each Nurse Tech is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care of 6-12 patients per shift, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. Nurse Techs in this unit will set up for complex critical care procedures AND demonstrate precise sterile technique with central line dressing applications and changes. They will also do 12 Lead ECG electrode placements which requires sharp attention to detail to ensure electrodes are placed correctly using the appropriate anatomical markers and figure out any missing details. Performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team. Responsibilities include taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Collects and reports physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner. Orientation Employment with the 6 South unit begins with NT classroom training and a minimum of 8 -11 weeks of orientation, with the majority of the orientation being done on day shifts prior to beginning the regular schedule.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
Responsibilities
- Delivery of quality patient care of 6-12 patients per shift
- Set up for complex critical care procedures
- Demonstrate precise sterile technique with central line dressing applications and changes
- 12 Lead ECG electrode placements
- Taking vitals
- Checking blood sugars
- Bed bathing
- Ambulating
- Wound care
- Catheterization
- Acting as a safety attendant for patients
- Collects and reports physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families
- Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner
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, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
