Nurse Technician PRN 9 North Medical Unit

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

1d • 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. The role is on 9 North, a 32-bed medical unit serving adults and geriatric patients with a range of conditions, including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, infectious disease, and psychiatric conditions. The unit can monitor up to eight cardiac telemetry patients and cares for both acute and chronic conditions. It encourages personal and professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in and attending an accredited school of registered nursing, including an accredited BSN or ADN program; alternatively, may be an RN from another state awaiting Michigan licensure or a graduate of an accredited nursing school awaiting NCLEX results or a retake.
• ADN graduates must sign a BSN completion agreement upon hire or placement in a graduate nurse position.
• Provide transcripts at hire; transcripts may be requested periodically.
• Evidence of successful completion of adult medical-surgical rotations, including theory and clinical experience.
• 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 a variety of 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.

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 personal property.
• Assist with nursing procedures such as catheterizations, suctioning, colostomy irrigation, applying restraints, enemas, douches, sitz baths, and pericare.
• Take and record vital signs and 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 about patient status and changes in condition.
• Assess and document accurate, complete, and concise patient information on appropriate forms, including flow sheets and activity records.
• Participate in nursing staff conferences, in-services, and educational opportunities.
• Help ensure effective use of personnel, supplies, and equipment.
• Provide the supervisor with a current school transcript 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 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 offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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