Nurse Tech

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Tech works as a member of the care team to deliver quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider. The role performs basic skills according to department guidelines, communicates observations to the health care team, and collects and reports patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as directed by the RN or Provider. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating patients, wound care, catheterization, and serving as a patient safety attendant. The Nurse Tech ensures required documentation is completed accurately and on time.

This position is on the 21-bed 2D Observation unit at Blodgett Hospital, which cares for diverse patient populations and serves as an extension of the emergency department for patients hospitalized for fewer than 48 hours. Examples of conditions treated include cellulitis, CHF, asthma, kidney stones, and TIA. The position is full-time on the night shift, with 36 scheduled hours per week from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, variable days on a repeating six-week core schedule, and every other weekend.

Blodgett Hospital is a 330-bed acute care teaching hospital in East Grand Rapids and a Level III trauma campus. Its inpatient nursing units work with discharge lounge and virtual nursing teams, and the hospital has 24/7 supervisor and security support. Meijer Pharmacy and Starbucks are external partners on site; on-site parking for team members is planned for this fall.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS), required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care as a team member under the supervision of an RN or Provider.
• Perform basic skills according to department guidelines.
• Communicate observations to members of the health care team.
• Collect and report patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as directed by the RN or Provider.
• Take vital signs and check blood sugars.
• Provide bed bathing, ambulation assistance, and wound care.
• Perform catheterization.
• Act as a safety attendant for patients.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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