nurse tech cardiothoracic stepdown unit - Grand Rapids, MI , USA, United States - Corewell Health

Description

About this unit:
7MHC is a 46-bed unit that cares for cardio-thoracic patients after surgery. We specialize in both cardiac, pulmonary and transplant care.

Our primary patient populations are post-operative coronary artery bypass (CABG), cardiac valve surgeries, lung surgeries, heart, and lung transplant, and VAD patients (an artificial heart pump).

We admit post-surgical patients' day of surgery, after the cardiovascular recovery unit or from the Cardiothoracic ICU (CTCC) depending on their procedure and clinical needs.

If a patient needs intensive care, they are transferred to CTCC and return to us when their condition has stabilized.

Our patients are very complex and require medical, physical, and emotional support.

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:

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.

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.

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 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during week 1 of employment. ASC class is held week 3.

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.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

LIFE SUPPORT\Basic Life Support (BLS) Within 90 Days

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

7th Floor Meijer Heart Center

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

12

Hours of Work

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

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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