Nurse Technician PRN 9 North Medical Unit

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, the Nurse Technician performs nursing care tasks and treatments for assigned patients on the 9 North Medical Unit at Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital. The 32-bed unit serves adults and geriatric patients with a variety of medical conditions, including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, infectious disease, and psychiatric conditions. It can monitor up to eight cardiac telemetry patients. Nurses care for patients with acute conditions and manage chronic conditions. The unit encourages personal and professional growth and development.

This is a part-time PRN position with rotating shifts and variable workdays and hours. Weekend frequency is variable.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in and attending an accredited school of registered nursing; enrollment may be in an accredited BSN or ADN program.
• ADN graduates must sign a BSN completion agreement upon hire or placement in a graduate nurse position.
• Alternatively, be an RN from another state awaiting Michigan licensure, or a graduate nurse from an accredited nursing school awaiting an NCLEX retake or results of the most recent exam.
• Provide transcripts at hire; transcripts may also be requested for review periodically.
• Evidence of successful completion of adult medical-surgical rotations, including theory and clinical.
• Current BLS certification.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with patients and families, calm fears, and exchange detailed patient information with hospital professional staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to gather and assess patient information from multiple sources in a timely manner and relay accurate information to professional staff.
• Basic keyboard familiarity and ability to use hospital information and electronic medical record software or systems as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine bedside care, including bathing and grooming patients; ambulating, moving, and turning patients; assisting with bedpans or urinary devices; making beds; and caring for patients' personal property.
• Assist with nursing procedures such as catheterizations, suctioning, colostomy irrigation, applying restraints, enemas, douches, sitz baths, and pericare.
• Take vital signs and record intake and output.
• Apply and change sterile and non-sterile dressings using appropriate technique.
• Perform more complex nursing procedures and treatments after theoretical preparation and supervised clinical experience.
• Keep professional nursing staff informed of patient status and changes in condition.
• Assess patients and document accurate, complete, and concise information on appropriate forms, including flow sheets and activity records.
• Participate in nursing staff conferences, in-services, and educational opportunities.
• Ensure optimum utilization of personnel, supplies, and equipment.
• Provide a current school transcript to the supervisor at the end of each marking period to confirm continued eligibility.
• Assist with admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals; eligibility depends on employment type and status.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed