Nurse Tech Cardiothoracic ICU
Nurse Tech Cardiothoracic ICU
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Job Description
About this unit:
The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) is a 36-bed ICU located in the Meijer Heart Centerspecializing in highly acute post-cardiac and advanced heart failure patients. This team is only hiring for night shift however the initial orientation weeks will require daytime availability during weekdays. Nurse techs are able to care for a wide range of patients and devices including heart/lung transplant patients post-operative open-heart patients patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) CentriMag Impella and long-term ventricular assist devices (VAD). Experts in caring for the most critically ill patients in our area and throughout Michigan. We are at the forefront of cardiac medicine engaging in cutting-edge innovation and research.
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 critical thinking and technical skills to provide assistance during complex procedures bed bathing ambulating wound care catheterization and at times monitoring/checking vitals blood sugars and acting as a safety attendant for patients.
Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN or Provider consistent with clinical policies and procedures and department standard work. 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 patients 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.
In addition a Nurse Technician is often floated to other departments of higher need based with similar training.
Orientation
Orientation weeks will require flexibility to train full time during weekdays for 11 weeks before phasing into regular night shifts.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Required Within 90 Days
Prior experience in inpatient care strongly preferred
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
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Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet 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 - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
CTICU - GREmployment Type
Full timeShift
Night (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
36Hours of Work
7:00pm-7:30amDays Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Employment Type
Full-Time
