Nurse Tech Cardiac Care Unit

Posted:
8/27/2024, 4:51:50 PM

Location(s):
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

About this unit:  

6 North is a 38 bed Cardiovascular unit that specializes in caring for adult patients with Heart Failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, newly implanted pacemakers and defibrillators, pulmonary hypertension and cardiac conditions requiring medical treatment. Most patients receive continuous telemetry monitoring. 

 

Scope of Work

Nurse Technicians act as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).  Responsibilities include taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and acting as a safety attendant for patients.   

 

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 communicates 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. 

Orientation

Orientation weeks will require flexibility to train during weekdays in August.

  • Week 1: Requires classroom orientation 8am-4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.
  • Week 2: Orientation shifts will be in the Nursing Unit 7am-7:30pm
  • Week 3: Requires classroom orientation Monday 8:00am -4:30pm for Advanced Safety Care.

Required Qualifications 

High School Diploma or equivalent  

LIFE SUPPORT\Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Within 90 Days 

    Primary Location

    SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

    Department Name

    Cardiac Care Unit - 6N Butterworth

    Employment Type

    Part time

    Shift

    Night (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    24

    Hours of Work

    7:00p.m. to 7:30a.m.

    Days Worked

    variable weeknights

    Weekend Frequency

    Every other weekend

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