✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Basic Life Support (BLS) Within 90 Days
Education
✓High School Diploma or equivalent required
Qualifications
✓These include required 8am-4:30pm Nurse Tech Classes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday during week 1 of employment, followed by Adult Critical Care Class which will depend on the start date and takes place during week 3 of orientation, typically on a Friday.
✓Aside from classroom trainings, the ICU orientation also includes up to 11 weeks of training with a preceptor 7am-7:30pm on weekdays & rotational weekends. Please note that this will require availability for continued weekday orientation shifts in the fall, if starting this summer.
✓How Corewell Health cares for you
Inpatient care experience is strongly preferred
+Benefits
Benefits package (see posting)
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About the role
- About the unit: The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) is a 36-bed ICU located in the Meijer Heart Center specializing in highly acute post-cardiac and advanced heart failure patients. Nurse techs are able to care for a wide range of patients and devices including heart/lung transplant patients, post-operative open-heart patients, and more. We are experts in caring for the most critically ill patients in our area and throughout Michigan. We are at the forefront of cardiac medicine, engaging in cutting-edge innovation and research. Top preferred skills we seek in our Nurse Techs include experience in roles that require constant use of critical thinking skills, resilience, a very high level of self-motivation and drive, flexibility with availability, commitment to excellence, receptive to constructive feedback. Scope of Work: ICU Orientation weeks will require flexibility to train during weekdays for several weeks, before phasing into regular night shifts. Nurse Technicians act as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Responsibilities include assisting with complex ICU procedures such as placing ART lines, monitoring vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization, charting and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Nurse Techs may also be floated to other units with a need for a 1:1 patient safety sitter for the entirety of the shift. 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 helps to troubleshoot and report 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 Requirements These include required 8am
- 4:30pm Nurse Tech Classes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday during week 1 of employment, followed by Adult Critical Care Class which will depend on the start date and takes place during week 3 of orientation, typically on a Friday. Aside from classroom trainings, the ICU orientation also includes up to 11 weeks of training with a preceptor 7am
- 7:30pm on weekdays & rotational weekends. Please note that this will require availability for continued weekday orientation shifts in the fall, if starting this summer. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required Basic Life Support (BLS) Within 90 Days Inpatient care experience is strongly preferred How Corewell Health cares for you 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 Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Meijer Heart Center - 150 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Intensive Care Unit Cardiothoracic 5 MHC Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Night Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non
- Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. 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 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. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.