Nurse Technician Medical ICU Part Time Nights

Spectrum Health   Grand Rapids, MI   Full-time
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Job Description

The Medical ICU is a 14 bed unit on 5 Meijer Heart Center within Butterworth Hospital. The unit takes care of critically ill patients, and specializes in the care of a variety of medically complex patients, including those that are diabetic, Ketoacidosis patients, mechanically vented patients, critically ill bone marrow transplant patients, sepsis and pneumonia patients as well as many others.

are through collaboration and teamwork.

This is a part time permanent position, we are looking for individuals for this role that can work the full schedule not just in the summer but in the fall and spring as well. This role requires you to work 2 12 hour shifts a week, with a weekend rotation as well. If you are only looking for summer work, please check out our summer nurse tech roles or apply to the resource nurse tech openings.

Nurse techs in the ICU are hired once a month, it's required an individual can work the orientation schedule which is Tuesday- Thursday from 8-4:30 PM.

Next hire dates for nurse techs in the ICU are the following dates:

June 20

July 18

August 1

September 12

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). The nursing technician prepares the sterile field and assists with bedside procedures including drain placement, central line placement, and tracheostomies. The nursing technician is part of an interdisciplinary team on this highly-acute; specialized unit that strives to provide the utmost quality care through collaboration and teamwork.

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

The role will begin with 2 days of training in a simulation center 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. The remainder of your training is done on your unit, during the hours of the position you accepted and is also compensated. 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.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • LIFE SUPPORT\Basic Life Support (BLS) Within 90 Days

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

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 Location

    SITE - Meijer Heart Center - 150 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

    Department Name

    ICU - 5 Meijer Heart Center

    Employment Type

    Part time

    Shift

    Night (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    24

    Hours of Work

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

    Days Worked

    Various

    Weekend Frequency

    Every third weekend

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