Nurse Tech Med Surg
About The Position
The Nurse Tech works on 4 West, a medical-surgical unit at Butterworth Hospital, caring for patients with a variety of conditions, primarily hospitalist medicine diagnoses such as pneumonia, sepsis, cellulitis, kidney failure, and hyperglycemia. The unit provides opportunities to develop acute care skills in a high-acuity hospital setting and is supported by a collaborative nursing and interdisciplinary team that includes hospitalists, care managers, social workers, pharmacy, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider, the Nurse Tech acts as a team member in delivering quality patient care, performs basic skills according to department guidelines, and communicates observations to the health care team. CNA certification is not required because the role includes extensive orientation and on-the-job training. Orientation includes three to four scheduled weekday classroom sessions with Nurse Educators during the first week of work, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nurses and technicians on the unit can self-schedule shifts. This is a part-time night-shift role scheduled for 24 hours per week, generally from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with variable days and every other weekend.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
- Attend required, prescheduled weekday classroom orientation sessions during the first week of work.
Responsibilities
- Take vital signs.
- Check blood sugars.
- Provide bed baths and assist with ambulation.
- Provide wound care and perform catheterization.
- Act as a safety attendant for patients.
- Work as a team member in delivering quality patient care 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.
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 match savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
