Nurse Tech

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Tech works as a member of the care team to deliver quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) 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 directed by the RN or Provider.

The position is on 7 North, a 39-bed medical-surgical GI/GU unit at Butterworth Hospital. The unit cares for a varied patient population, including urology and surgical oncology post-operative patients and people with gastrointestinal diagnoses. The team provides care involving nasogastric tubes, urinary catheters and urologic needs, wounds, ostomies, tubes, and drains. Examples of surgeries performed on the unit include nephrectomy, Whipple, cholecystectomy, pancreatectomy, and kidney donor procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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 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 catheterization.
• Act as a safety attendant for patients.
• Ensure required documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory
• 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