Nurse Tech Pediatric Emergency Department
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 the RN or Provider. Duties include taking vital signs, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating patients, wound care, catheterization, and serving as a patient safety attendant. Required documentation must be completed accurately and on time. The position is in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, a Level I trauma center and the only pediatric emergency department in West Michigan. The department treats minor illnesses and injuries and provides specialized care for severe injuries, including pediatric trauma and burn care. Orientation includes four classroom days, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., followed by six to eight weeks of full-time floor orientation. The first four weeks of floor orientation are on day shift, and candidates must be available at least two weekdays during that period. The regular position is part-time, with 24 scheduled hours per week, variable workdays, and every third weekend. Shifts are 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
- Be available for at least two weekdays during the first four weeks of floor orientation.
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality patient care as a team member under the supervision of a Registered Nurse 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 delineated by the RN or Provider.
- Take vital signs and check blood sugars.
- Provide bed bathing, assist with ambulation, perform wound care and catheterization, and 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 matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
