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, LVAD readmits, pulmonary hypertension and cardiac conditions requiring medical treatment. Most patients receive continuous telemetry monitoring. Care is provided 24 hours per day 7 days a week.
Individuals would want to work on this unit due to the large variety of cardiovascular and progressive care experiences that allow for a robust skill set. If they were to transfer to another unit, you would gain time management, proficiency in the management of patient with complex conditions. Some skills you can gain on this unit include, bipap, respiratory management, pulmonary hypertension treatments, management of multiple IV drips, heart failure management, telemetry monitoring. The culture of this unit is teamwork and support. Staff works closely with physicians and?other healthcare providers and services to provide optimal care in the inpatient setting. One of the great things about this unit you can't find compared to other units is the strong emphasis on patient education and community resources. Staff within this unit have been recipients of the Daisy Award for nursing.
What Staff are saying:
"We are the only pulmonary hypertension unit and are the hospitals experts in treat thing unique patient population"
"We are currently working on retention, recognition and employment satisfaction on our unit, we are starting back up touch bases with team leads and reigniting the shared governance structure given team members support and voice in their work."
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.
Essential Functions:
Greets and directs guests on the unit in a manner that reflects a welcoming environment.
Performs computer entry, schedules tests/procedures, processes orders, and performs other related activities per unit/hospital standard within a reasonable time frame.
Maintains, in a timely manner, patient charts by labeling, assembling, filing/distributing appropriate reports/documents, maintaining chart order and other related duties, and reassembles upon discharge, making completed chart available for removal by Health Information Management (HIM). Records patient charges for services/supplies utilized.
Collects, monitors, and audits QI data and reports as assigned.
Maintains inventory of materials/forms and supplies and stocks according to unit standard.
Maintains a clean unit environment/work area and maintains unit equipment including facilitating the repair of malfunctioning equipment with appropriate department/unit personnel. Prepares patient rooms per unit standard.
May be required to interface with patients in a clinical setting. Performs assistive patient care activities under supervision and as delegated by a Registered Nurse (RN) including transporting patients, passing waters, etc. per unit standards. Transport equipment to patient care areas as needed.
Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.
Qualifications
Required
Required High School Diploma or equivalent.
2 years of relevant experience related experience.
Successful completion of competency-based orientation program.
Some of the benefits provided include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
Retirement Plans
Discount Program
Learning Opportunities
Inclusion Resource Groups
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Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Cardiac Care Unit - 6N Butterworth
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
12
Hours of Work
6:30am-700pm
Days Worked
variable
Weekend Frequency
Every third weekend
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