Nurse Tech Medical Oncology PRN

Corewell Health • St Joseph, MI

5d • 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. This fast-paced, hands-on position requires strong communication and teamwork. The Nurse Tech performs basic patient-care skills according to department guidelines, communicates observations to the health care team, and supports safe, high-quality, cost-effective care.

Duties may include taking vital signs and blood sugars; completing patient intakes, medical histories, and electronic medical record updates; providing wound care and changing dressings; bathing and toileting patients; changing bedding while patients are in bed; assisting with ambulation, including after surgery; monitoring patient behavior, safety, and changes in condition; and serving as a safety attendant. The role also includes maintaining a clean, safe, and sterile patient environment and explaining care instructions to patients and family members.

The position requires five days of in-person training in the simulation center and EPIC training with Nurse Educators during the first week of employment. These required, prescheduled classes are generally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; some days may end earlier. Attendance is compensated, and the required dates cannot be rescheduled.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Collect and report patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as directed by the RN or Provider.
• Provide direct patient care under the direction of an RN or Provider, consistent with clinical policies, procedures, and department standards.
• Perform basic patient-care skills, including vital signs, blood sugar checks, personal hygiene, bed bathing, toileting, bedding changes, dressing changes, wound care, and ambulation.
• Complete patient intakes and medical histories, and update the electronic medical record.
• Monitor patient behavior, safety, and changes in condition, and communicate observations to the health care team.
• Act as a safety attendant for patients when needed.
• Provide input into the development of an individualized plan of care.
• Ensure required documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Explain the Nurse Tech role and care instructions to patients, families, and health team members.
• Support safe, quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Clean patient environments, work areas, and equipment, and report equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Protect patient, staff, and organizational privacy, confidentiality, and data security.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers 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 matching savings.
• Compensated attendance at required initial training classes.

What This Job Offers

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