Nurse Tech Pediatric Emergency Department

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Tech works 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 pediatric injuries, including trauma and burns.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider, the Nurse Tech contributes to quality patient care as part of the health care team. The role includes performing basic skills, communicating observations, collecting and reporting information about patients’ and families’ needs, and completing required documentation accurately and promptly.

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, when availability for at least two weekdays is required. The posted position is part-time, with 24 scheduled hours per week, an evening shift from 7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., variable workdays, and every other weekend.

Corewell Health describes a comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Other listed offerings include an on-demand pay program, a discounts directory, optional identity theft protection and home and auto insurance, and traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings. Benefit eligibility depends on employment type and status.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Act as a team member in delivering quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider.
• Perform basic skills in accordance with 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 baths and assist patients with ambulation.
• Provide wound care and 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 offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection.
• Optional home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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