Nurse Tech Med Surg

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Tech works on 4 West, a medical-surgical unit at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The unit primarily serves hospitalist medicine patients with a wide range of diagnoses, including pneumonia, sepsis, cellulitis, kidney failure, and hyperglycemia. The role offers exposure to high-acuity patients and opportunities to develop acute-care skills. Nurse Techs work collaboratively with nurses and an interdisciplinary team that includes hospitalists, care managers, social workers, pharmacy, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider, the Nurse Tech acts as a team member in delivering quality patient care, performs basic skills according to department guidelines, and communicates observations to the health care team. CNA certification is not required because extensive orientation and on-the-job training are provided.

Orientation includes three to four required, pre-scheduled weekday classroom days with Nurse Educators during the first week of work, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is part-time, with 24 scheduled hours per week, working 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. on variable, self-scheduled days, including every other weekend.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
• Attend three to four required weekday orientation classes during the first week of work.

Responsibilities

• Take patient vital signs and check blood sugars.
• Provide bed baths and assist patients with ambulation.
• Provide wound care and perform catheterization.
• Act as a safety attendant for patients.
• Deliver basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider, following department guidelines.
• Communicate observations to members of the health care team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals; eligibility depends on employment type and status.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Self-scheduling of shifts to support work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED