Nurse Tech - 4S Brain Injury (Nights)

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nurse technicians provide important patient care within the Nursing Department. Under the direction of the registered nurse assigned to each patient, this non-licensed team member assists with patient care and other department activities as outlined in this job description and communicates effectively with the RN responsible for each patient. Work performed by each Nurse Technician must support the mission, vision, and values of Mary Free Bed.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent GED required.
Current American Heart Association BLS Course for HealthCare Providers
Remain in a stationary position - Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
Traverse or move around work location - Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
Use keyboard - Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role - Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding - Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
Transport, position, and/or exert force: Up to 10 pounds - Frequently (1/3 to 2/3), Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally (Less than 1/3), Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
Due to possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials, must be able to understand and follow department policies related to employee safety.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
Previous experience as a nurse technician or nursing assistant is preferred.
Understanding of medical technology and rehabilitation care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions.
Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members.
Consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by: Treating everyone with dignity and respect, Opening more doors to opportunities for underrepresented cultures, Growing talent and people, Evaluating and eliminating disparities, Taking action against injustices, bias and racism, Honoring our differences and how to collaborate, Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for, Restoring Hope and Freedom, together.