Nurse Tech Med Surg

Job Title

Job Description

About the unit

MedSurg is our 44 bed unit that provides direct care for the general Medical Surgical population in Ludington, Mason County and surrounding counties in West Michigan.

They care for mainly the General Medical Patient Population, which could be patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, pneumonia, cellulitis, kidney failure, hyperglycemia, Diabetic Issues, Ulcers, Confused Elderly, Alcohol Abuse, Acute/Chronic Kidney Injury, Sepsis, Psychiatric Population.

About Ludington Hospital

For over a century, we have provided comprehensive health care services for Mason and Oceana County residents and the thousands of tourists who visit each year. With our experienced, compassionate doctors and health teams, advanced technology, programs that improve well-being and the expertise and resources of a top health system, there is no better place for local care.

Scope of Work

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

Orientation for the first week of employment as Nurse Tech requires classes, at our training facility in Grand Rapids/Big Rapids:

• Monday:
• Day 1 - NT Foundations 1 0800-1630 ALL New Hire NTs are required.
• Tuesday:
• NT Foundations 2 0800-1200: ALL NEW HIRE NTS are required.
• NT Basic Skills 1300-1630: All new hire NTs unless exempt due to experience. (Exempt- prior recent hospital NT experience, nursing students who have completed at least one clinical rotation)
• Wednesday/Friday:
• NT Sterile technique class 08:00-16:30- all except exempt students (Exempt - nursing students who have completed at least one clinical rotation)
• 3rd week after start date - Monday- 08:00-16:30 Advanced Safety Care-all new hire NTs are required.

Qualifications

Required High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Basic Life support certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Preferred 2 years of relevant/related experience.

How Corewell Health Cares for You

• 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
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Ludington Hospital - 1 Atkinson Dr - Ludington

Department Name

Med Surg Care Unit 2N 2E - Ludington Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7pm - 7:30am

Days Worked

variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend