Nurse Tech Pediatric Emergency Department

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Tech works in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, a Level I trauma center and the only pediatric emergency department in West Michigan. The department provides care for children with minor illnesses and injuries as well as severe trauma and burns.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider, the Nurse Tech contributes to quality patient care by performing basic skills according to department guidelines, communicating observations to the care team, and collecting and reporting information about patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs. The role includes accurate, timely documentation.

Orientation includes four classroom days, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., followed by six to eight weeks of full-time floor orientation. The first four weeks of floor orientation are on day shift, and the employee must be available for at least two weekdays during that period. The position is part-time, with 24 scheduled hours per week, variable days, an evening shift from 7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., and every-other-weekend work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS), required within 90 days.
• Availability for at least two weekdays during the first four weeks of floor orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient-care skills according to department guidelines under the supervision of a Registered Nurse 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, 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 items.
• 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