Unit Secretary and Nurse Tech

Schedule

Week 1: Monday Tuesday

Week 2: Thursday Friday

Repeat

About the unit

Butterworth Hospitals second floor is home to the Surgical Services department which houses the Outpatient Center (OPC) Surgical Intake Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and the Hansen-Balk Surgical Family Waiting Lounge (SFWL). We strive to create a calm and healing environment for our patients and their loved ones. Team members who are working in OPC will complete the preoperative admission process ensuring the patient has met all safety requirements for surgery and is ready for the rest of the surgical team to greet them. Upon completion of surgery the PACU will provide phase 1 recovery for these patients. The acuity of these patients can range from same day discharge to ICU level. Our unit is a fast-paced area where your critical thinking skills are sure to grow. Our team is comprised of registered nurses nursing technicians unit secretaries and waiting room coordinators who are trained to seamlessly help transition our patients and their loved ones safely through our surgical spaces.

About Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids youll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873 we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care diagnostics treatment prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

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.

The Unit Secretary is the point person on each unit for clerical support. Responsibilities include taking phone calls helping with directions to all visitors and outside team members to the unit (lab radiology patient transport nutrition services environmental services etc) calling support when directed by clinical staff assisting with discharge/admit/transfer paperwork ordering supplies ensuring rooms are appropriately stocked and answering call lights for any non-direct patient care needs.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent

• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 Days of hire required

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 pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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