Nurse Tech Neuro ICU
About The Position
About this unit The Neuro Critical Care Unit is an Intensive care unit within the Meijer Heart Center at Butterworth hospital. The Neuro ICU is part of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the Medical Center, and it is West Michigan’s largest stroke center. We specialize in the care of patients with stroke or other neurological conditions. These conditions include Hemorrhagic stroke, Ischemic stroke, seizures, and Hydrocephalus with critical care needs. Our nurses are part of a collaborative team and work alongside our nurse techs, intensivists, APPs, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, chaplains, and secretaries to provide specialized care to everyone. This team has worked to develop a culture of collaboration, kindness, teamwork, and learning. Scope of work 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. Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient within our clinics alongside RN’s/Providers. 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. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner. Orientation Requirements Orientation for this role will require being available for 3 daytime training shifts per week (between Mon-Thurs, along with rotating weekends) for 8 weeks. After this the regular night shift will begin.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
Nice To Haves
- Experience in direct patient care is preferred
Responsibilities
- Taking vitals
- Checking blood sugars
- Bed bathing
- Ambulating
- Wound care
- Catheterization
- Acting as a safety attendant for patients
- Ensuring that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner
- Acting as a team member in the delivery of quality patient within our clinics alongside RN’s/Providers
- Performing basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team
- Collecting and reporting physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider
- Ensuring that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- 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!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
