Nurse Tech Advanced Cardiopulmonary Care
About The Position
The Nurse Tech works as a member of the health care team to deliver quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider. The role performs basic skills in accordance with department guidelines, communicates observations to the care team, and collects and reports patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with 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. Required documentation must be completed accurately and on time. The position is in the 22-bed, acuity-adaptable 6 South unit at Butterworth Hospital. The unit cares for non-ICU and ICU patients with advanced cardiopulmonary needs, including advanced heart failure, pre- or post-heart or lung transplant, Left Ventricular Assist devices, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, and respiratory failure requiring BiPAP or high-flow nasal cannula. The first week of employment includes classroom training Monday through Wednesday, followed by up to 11 weeks of continued daytime orientation shifts. This is a full-time day-shift position, scheduled for 36 hours per week, with variable, self-scheduled workdays and every-other-weekend work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS), required within 90 days.
Nice To Haves
- Patient care experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide 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 baths and assist patients with ambulation.
- Perform wound care and catheterization.
- Act as a safety attendant for patients.
- Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting 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.
- Optional home and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings. Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
