Nurse Tech High Risk Postpartum Unit
About The Position
About the unit 7 Center is one of the units within the Women's Health Service Line at Butterworth Hospital. It is a 20-bed unit Women's unit where many of the patients are postpartum mothers and infants, and some general OB/GYN and Women's Health patients. Common diagnosis seen on 7 Center are hypertension disorders or preeclampsia, diabetes, gynecological surgical patients, postpartum medical readmissions, overflow medical/surgical women, and also care for newborns who might require blood sugar monitoring, antibiotics, phototherapy, or feeding assistance. 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 We provide couplet care, where we care for mom and baby together, as well as some general Women's Health and GYN patients. The Nurse Tech 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. As a nurse tech on the unit, you will provide patient care which can include taking vital signs, transportation, collaborating with the RN, blood sugar checks, ADLs and more. Nurse techs also get the unique experience of working in the nursery where they care for newborns. Nurse techs will learn to take baby vitals, assist with circumcisions, do different required testing for newborns which includes hearing screen and car seat testing, performing blood sugars and some lab collections.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
Nice To Haves
- 1- 2 years of direct patient care experience is strongly preferred
- Flexibility with weeknight availability is preferred
Benefits
- 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, 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
Education Level
High school or GED
