Nurse Tech
About The Position
The Nurse Tech acts as a team member in delivering quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. The role performs basic skills according to department guidelines and communicates observations to the health care team. It collects and reports patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating patients, providing wound care, catheterization, and acting as a safety attendant. The Nurse Tech ensures required documentation is completed accurately and on time. Blodgett Hospital is a 330-bed acute care teaching hospital in East Grand Rapids and a Level III trauma campus. The hospital offers specialty services including total joint replacement, stroke care, acute care of the elderly, and bariatric surgery. Positions are available for full-time and part-time day or night schedules. Weekend availability every other or every third weekend and participation in a holiday rotation are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or work equivalent.
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS), required within 90 days.
- Availability to work every other or every third weekend and participate in a holiday rotation.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic patient-care skills in accordance with department guidelines under RN or Provider supervision.
- 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, assist with ambulation, perform wound care and catheterization, and act as a patient safety attendant.
- Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
