Nurse Tech Med Surg
Corewell Health
About the unit
MedSurg is our 44 bed hospital unit that provides direct care for the general Medical Surgical population in Ludington, Mason County and surrounding counties in West Michigan.
They care for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, pneumonia, cellulitis, kidney failure, hyperglycemia, Diabetic Issues, Ulcers, Confused Elderly, Alcohol Abuse, Acute/Chronic Kidney Injury, Sepsis, Psychiatric Population.
About Ludington Hospital
For over a century, we have provided comprehensive health care services for Mason and Oceana County residents and the thousands of tourists who visit each year. With our experienced, compassionate doctors and health teams, advanced technology, programs that improve well-being and the expertise and resources of a top health system, there is no better place for local care.
Scope of work
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 required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
Orientation
Orientation for the first week of employment as Nurse Tech requires 8am-4:30pm classes in Big Rapids, and the rest of the orientation shifts will be in Ludington.
Qualifications
+ Required High School Diploma or equivalent
+ AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients
+ Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .
+ On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
+ Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
+ Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
+ Free onsite parking
Physical Demands
+ Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
+ Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
+ Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
+ Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
+ Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
+ Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
+ Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
+ Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
+ Sitting: Seldom
+ Standing: Frequently
+ Walking: Frequently
+ Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
+ Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
+ Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
+ Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
+ Squat: Seldom
+ Stair Climbing: Seldom
+ Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
+ Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
+ Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
+ Handling: Occasionally
+ Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
+ Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
+ Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
+ Visual Acuity ¹[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - Ludington Hospital - 1 Atkinson Dr - Ludington
Department Name
Med-Surg - Ludington
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Night (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
36
Hours of Work
7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Days Worked
variable
Weekend Frequency
Every other weekend
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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