Nurse Tech

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Tech works as a member of the patient-care team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider, performing basic skills according to department guidelines and communicating observations to the healthcare team. The role collects and reports information about patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as directed by the RN or Provider. Duties include taking vital signs, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating patients, providing wound care, catheterization, and acting as a safety attendant. The Nurse Tech is responsible for accurate and timely documentation.

The position is on 7 North, a 39-bed medical-surgical GI/GU unit at Butterworth Hospital. The unit cares for patients with urology and surgical oncology post-operative needs and gastrointestinal diagnoses, including patients requiring care involving nasogastric tubes, urinary catheters, wounds, ostomies, tubes, and drains. The schedule is part-time, with 24 weekly hours from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. on variable, self-scheduled days and variable weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS), required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient-care skills according to department guidelines under the supervision of an RN or Provider.
• Communicate observations to members of the healthcare team.
• Collect and report patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as directed by an RN or Provider.
• Take vital signs and check blood sugars.
• Provide bed bathing, ambulation assistance, wound care, and catheterization.
• Act as a safety attendant for patients.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to employment type and status.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals 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 match savings.

What This Job Offers

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