Nurse Tech
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 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. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating patients, wound care, catheterization, and serving as a safety attendant. The Nurse Tech must ensure required documentation is accurate and completed on time. The position is on 3D, a medical-surgical unit at Blodgett Hospital caring for complex medical patients and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence. The unit cares for patients with conditions including respiratory illnesses, acute kidney injuries, stroke, diabetes, seizures, gastrointestinal bleeding and other acute GI illnesses, sickle cell crisis, pancreatitis, and psychiatric needs. The team emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and exceptional patient care. Blodgett Hospital is a 330-bed acute care teaching hospital in East Grand Rapids and a Level III trauma campus. The hospital includes specialty services such as Total Joint Replacement, a Primary Stroke Center, Acute Care of the Elderly, and Bariatric Surgery. The position is full time, with 36 scheduled hours per week, a night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., assigned workdays, and every other weekend.
Requirements
- High school diploma or work equivalent.
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS), 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 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.
- 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.
- Optional home and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
