Nurse Tech Cardiothoracic Surgical Stepdown Unit 7 Heart

We have part time day and night positions available and both will require beginning with weekday availability to orient 7am-7:30pm 3 weekdays per week as well as rotational weekends. After 6 weeks of orientation are completed on day shift the regular shift begins.

About this unit

7 Heart is a 46-bed unit that cares for cardio-thoracic patients after surgery. We specialize in both cardiac pulmonary and transplant care. Our primary patient populations are post-operative coronary artery bypass (CABG) cardiac valve surgeries lung surgeries heart and lung transplant and VAD patients (an artificial heart pump). We admit post-surgical patients day of surgery after the cardiovascular recovery unit or from the Cardiothoracic ICU (CTCC) depending on their procedure and clinical needs. If a patient needs intensive care they are transferred to CTCC and return to us when their condition has stabilized. Our patients are very complex and require medical physical and emotional support.

About Meijer Heart Center

The heart and vascular systems demand extraordinary care. It begins with heart specialists who can expertly monitor your entire heart and vascular system and perform anything from a bypass to vascular surgery to a heart and lung transplant. Discover a true continuum of heart and vascular research innovative treatments and best practices our teams are advancing heart and vascular care for the patients we are privileged to treat. Our other sites are outpatient imaging departments.

Scope of work

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.

Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient within our clinics alongside RNs/Providers. 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. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
• Experience in direct patient care is preferred
• Must be available to orient on weekdays as well as weekends

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• 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
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Meijer Heart Center - 150 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Progressive Care Unit Cardiothoracic Surgical 7 MHC Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

Days Worked

Weekend Frequency

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