4E is a 24 bed Med/Surg unit at Blodgett Hospitalthat cares for the general medical and surgical patients. Nurses are often drawn to 4E for the variety of patients and the team environment. Our staff become competent in caring for a large array of both surgical and medical patients. Specifically, our team isknown as being experts innasogastric tubes,urinary catheters, and urologic care,managing enteral and parenteral feeding,and managingthe care of wounds, ostomies, tubes and drains.
Summary of Responsibilities
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.
Essential Functions:
Collects and reports physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider.
Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
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 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 and Training
It will begin with 2 days of training in a simulation center environment and 1 day of EPIC training with our Nurse Educators. These are prescheduled classes from 8 am to 4:30 pm. These in person classes will typically fall on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday week 1 of employment. Because these classes are prescheduled, you must attend all full days, and we cannot reschedule any of the required dates if you cannot attend. Attendance is compensated, as it is required for compliance. You will have 6-9 additional shifts of orientation on the unit working alongside a preceptor. These shifts will be coordinated between you and the Nurse Educator. Once complete, you would then assume your core schedule for the unit.
In addition, a Nurse Technician is often floated to other departments of higher need based with similar training. If they are outside of a unit with their similar training (like a med-surg NT going to ICU or HDVCH) they would typically just be acting as a safety attendant. But all typical units they are floated to would have very similar expectations and training.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
LIFE SUPPORT\Basic Life Support (BLS) Within 90 Days
Benefits
Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
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Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
Retirement plans
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Our employees receive special discounts on products and services
Learning Opportunities
Inclusion Resource Groups
Corewell Blodgett Hospital
Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens, Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, has a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction. This Magnet-designated facility is recognized by Beckers Healthcare as one of the 68 most green hospitals in the United States. Blodgett is known for its Bariatric Surgery center, and Center for Join Replacement.
Apply now to learn more about joining a nationally known health system with an ambitious vision. We cannot do it alone. Our people are at the heart of what we do. Improve health. Inspire hope. Save lives.
Primary LocationSITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids
Department NameMed-Surg - 4E Blodgett
Employment TypePart time
ShiftNight (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours0.01
Hours of WorkVariable, 8 hours per pay period.
Days WorkedVariable
Weekend FrequencyVariable weekends
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