About this unit:  

6 North is a Cardiovascular inpatient unit within Butterworth Hospital that specializes in caring for adult patients with Heart Failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, newly implanted pacemakers and defibrillators, pulmonary hypertension and cardiac conditions requiring medical treatment. Most patients receive continuous telemetry monitoring. 

 

Individuals would want to work on this unit do to the large variety of cardiovascular and progressive care experiences that allow for a robust skill set. The culture of this unit is team work and support. Staff works closely with physicians and other healthcare providers and services to provide optimal care in the inpatient setting.

 

  

Scope of Work

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 role is a fast-paced role requiring strong communication and teamwork skills, regardless of the department you are working in. 

This is a direct patient care role, and duties will include rounding to care for up to 12 patients per shift, Checking Blood Sugar, Wound Care/dressing changes, Bed bathing, Toileting, Ambulating, Catheterization, and acting as safety attendant for patients as needed.  Additionally, you could be involved in Postmortem care.

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

Orientation weeks will require flexibility to train during weekdays, before phasing into regular night shifts.

Week 1: Requires classroom orientation 8am-4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.Week 2-4: Orientation shifts will be in the Nursing Unit 7am-7:30pmWeek 3: Monday 8:00am -4:30pm classroom orientation for Advanced Safety Care and 2 additional training days on the nursing floor with a preceptor

Required Qualifications 

High School Diploma or equivalent  experience requiredBasic Life Support Certification (BLS) Required within 90 days Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbsWaist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbsWaist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsWaist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbsBilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbsUnilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsPushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbsPulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbsSitting: SeldomStanding: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlyForward Bend - Standing: OccasionallyForward Bend - Sitting: OccasionallyTrunk Rotation - Standing: OccasionallyTrunk Rotation - Sitting: OccasionallySquat: SeldomStair Climbing: SeldomCrawling / Kneeling: SeldomReach - Above Shoulder: SeldomReach - at Shoulder or Below: OccasionallyHandling: OccasionallyForceful Grip > 5 lbs: OccasionallyForceful Pinch > 2 lbs: OccasionallyFinger/Hand Dexterity: FrequentlyVisual Acuity ¹
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

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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

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

07:00pm- 07:30am

Days Worked

variable weeknights

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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