Nurse Technician PRN 7 North Progressive Care

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires enrollment in an accredited nursing program. Neuroscience nurses provide care for patients with a various illness of the brain and nervous system in this 32-bed neuro-medical unit. Patient diagnosis include but are not limited to CVA, TIA’s, Parkinson’s disease, Seizures, Multiple sclerosis and other Neurological disorders. Nurses will also be caring for other general medical surgical patients with various illnesses in this area. The unit has 12 telemetry beds for patients requiring close cardiac and neurological monitoring. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of more than 60,000 dedicated people. Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10 Hospitals” in Michigan, this major teaching and research hospital has been advancing care for the greater Dearborn, Michigan region since 1953. Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is verified as a Level II trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences (Stroke Center of Excellence), women’s health, heart and vascular, and cancer care. Clinical staff here have the opportunity to participate in training for residents from Wayne State’s University School of Medicine.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled and attending an accredited school of registered nursing.
• May be enrolled in an (accredited) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (BSN) or Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) Program.
• RN from another state awaiting Michigan Licensure (or) Graduate Nurse from accredited school of nursing awaiting retake of NCLEX or awaiting results of the last exam.
• Transcripts must be provided at the time of hire and may be requested for review periodically.
• Requires evidence of successful completion of adult medical-surgical rotations – theory and clinical.
• Requires current BLS certification.
• Requires the interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with patients and their families to calm fears and to exchange detailed patient information with hospital professional staff.
• Requires the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Requires the ability to gather and assess patient information from a variety of sources in a timely manner and relay accurate information to professional staff.
• Requires basic keyboard familiarity, ability to effectively utilize hospital information and electronic medical record software/system as required.

Nice To Haves

• ADN graduates will be required to sign a BSN completion agreement upon hire/placement in a graduate nurse position.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine bedside nursing activities including: bathing and personal grooming of patients; ambulating, moving and turning patients; assisting patients with bedpans or urinary devices; making patient beds and caring for personal property.
• Assists in performing additional nursing procedures such as catheterizations, suctioning, irrigating colostomies, applying restraints, giving enemas, douches and sitz baths or pericare.
• Takes vital signs and records intake and output.
• Applies and changes sterile and non-sterile dressing using appropriate technique.
• Performs more complex nursing procedures and treatments after theoretical preparation and supervised clinical experience.
• Keeps professional nursing staff advised of current patient status as well as changes in patient condition as they occur.
• Performs assessments and documents accurate, complete and concise patient information on appropriate forms, including flow sheets, activity records, etc.
• Participates in nursing staff conferences, in-services and educational opportunities.
• Ensures the optimum utilization of personnel, supplies and equipment.
• Provides copy of current school transcript to supervisor at the end of each marking period to confirm continued eligibility.
• Assists in admitting, transferring and discharging patients.
• Assists in pre-operative and post-operative care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree