Nurse Tech Cardiothoracic ICU

Orientation Requirements

Orientation requires 4 classroom days (Monday-Thursday 8a-4:30p) and 11 weeks of floor orientation on day shift in which you would need to have at least 2 weekdays available.

Scheduling Requirements

Thursdays and Sundays

Scope of Work

ICU Orientation weeks will require flexibility to train during weekdays for several weeks, before phasing into regular night shifts. Nurse Technicians act as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities include assisting with complex ICU procedures such as placing ART lines, taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization, charting and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Nurse Techs may also be floated to other units with a need for a 1:1 patient safety sitter for the entirety of the shift.

Provides input in the development of an individualized plan of care. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Articulates the nursing technician role to the patient, family and health team members. Provides support to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner.

Cleans patient's environment / work area / equipment and helps to troubleshoot and report any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department / unit personnel.

Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Within 90 Days
• 1 year of inpatient care experience is strongly preferre

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

Meijer Heart Center - 150 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Intensive Care Unit Cardiothoracic 5 MHC Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

• Employment Type
• Full time
• Shift
• Night (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours
• 36
• Hours of Work
• Days Worked
• Weekend Frequency

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