Nurse Tech Ortho Progressive

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Tech works as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider. The role performs basic skills according to department guidelines, communicates observations to the health care team, and collects and reports patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider. Duties include taking vital signs, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating patients, wound care, catheterization, and serving as a safety attendant. The Nurse Tech ensures required documentation is completed accurately and on time.

The position is on 2 South, a 41-bed Orthopedic/Progressive unit at Butterworth Hospital. The unit cares for medical and surgical patients, including orthopedic trauma, orthopedic oncology, hip and spine fractures, spine surgery, progressive care, and medical/surgical overflow patients. Other conditions cared for include COPD, pneumonia, sepsis, congestive heart failure, respiratory failure, cardiac drips, BiPAP, and patients recovering from heart ablation and pacemaker replacement. The unit emphasizes teamwork and offers a setting to learn and develop as a caregiver.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality 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 to support 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.

What This Job Offers

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