Nurse Tech Advanced Cardiopulmonary Care Unit

6 South Unit Nurse Technician

6 South is a 22-bed acuity adaptable unit at Butterworth Hospital that is capable of managing both non ICU and ICU status patients admitted with advanced cardiopulmonary care needs. 6 South specializes in patients with advanced heart failure, pre or post heart or lung transplant, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, and respiratory failure necessitating Bipap, Hi-Flo Nasal Cannula.

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you'll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. Performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team. Collects and reports physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider. Responsibilities include taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Orientation to begin in a Nurse Tech role requires Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8am-4:30pm orientation classes, that would begin this fall, and then orientation will continue for 8-11 weeks, so please note that this will require the capacity to orient 3 days per week, on day shift, before it transitions to a regular night shift routine. Clinical orientation shifts are during the dayshift, 7am-7:30pm alongside a preceptor within the unit. Regular night shifts begin after orientation weeks are completed.

Qualifications:

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
• 1 year of patient care experience is preferred
• Ability to work the orientation schedule noted above.

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• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name: Progressive Care Unit Adaptable ICU Cardiac 6S Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36

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