Nurse Tech Observation

Overview

5 West is a smaller unit comprised of 25 beds at Butterworth Hospital supporting our Emergency Department. 5W is a fast-paced unit caring for a wide range of patient populations, providing variety and opportunities to strengthen critical thinking skills while delivering excellent patient care to those needing testing and observation of symptoms. Types of patients include Chest Pain, Heart Failure, Kidney Stones, Psychiatric Diagnosis, GI, Orthopedic, and Neuro for both Acute and Chronic Illness;
Telemetry, IVs, NG/G-tubes, Chest Tubes, Dressing/Wound Care, CT & MRI Patients. 5W Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers remain on the unit for 24-hour accessibility, improving relationships, care team collaboration, and efficiency of patient care.

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, Butterworth Hospital is a nationally recognized institution for patient quality and safety and a regional leader in full-service hospital care. Since 1873, it has built a reputation for excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

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 the required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name
Obsv Unit Medical 5W Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type
Full time

Shift
Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours
36

Hours of Work
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Days Worked
Variable

Weekend Frequency
Every third weekend

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Note:

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. A drug-free workplace is required, and team members must comply with vaccine requirements if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We support reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture is vital to our organization. We advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. We invite those who share this commitment to join our team.

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