About this unit

　　4 South is a 44 bed Progressive Neurosurgical unit located in Butterworth. In this role you will be instrumental in the care of general neurology and neurosurgical patients. Our neurosurgical patients are highly complex. We care for spine surgery patients, patients who have undergone craniotomy and craniectomy for brain tumor resection, removal or debulking and elective aneurysm interventions. Our general neurology patients include those who have experienced acute, stroke, seizure, chronic headaches and general neurological disorders including Guillen-Barre Syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and myasthenia gravis exacerbations.

　　About Butterworth Hospital

　　Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

　　Scope of work

　　Under supervision of a Nurse and following hospital policies and procedures, performs various nursing care tasks and treatments on assigned patients. Performs routine bedside nursing activities including bathing and personal grooming of patients; ambulating, moving and turning patients; assisting patients with bedpans or urinary devices; making patient beds and caring for personal property. Assists in performing additional nursing procedures such as catheterizations, suctioning, irrigating colostomies, applying restraints, giving enemas, douches and sitz baths or pericare.

　　Will care for multiple patients with a variety of diagnoses, but a focus on neuroscience patients and have some fall risk patients.

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　　Orientation

　　Orientation for the first week of employment as Nurse Tech requires classes.

　　Your availability to meet the requirements to complete orientation would be needed for our inpatient positions. Inpatient Nurse Tech Orientation begins with paid training through 5-6 required classes with our Nurse Education Team on specific dates:

　　Feb Orientation Date for non ICU units: 2/26, 2/27, 2/28 ASC: 3/11

　　March Orientation for non ICU units: 3/4 , 3/5, 3/6 ASC: 3/18 or late March starts would attend 3/25, 3/26, 3/27 ASC: 4/8

　　Monday: Day 1 - NT Foundations 1 – 8am - 4:30pm ALL New Hire NTs are required.

　　Tuesday:

　　NT Foundations 2- 8am - noon: ALL NEW HIRE NTS are required.

　　NT Basic Skills 1pm - 4:30pm: All new hire NTs unless exempt due to experience. (Exempt- prior recent hospital NT experience, nursing students who have completed at least one clinical rotation)

　　Wednesday/Friday:

　　NT Sterile technique class 8am - 4:30pm - all except exempt students (Exempt - nursing students who have completed at least one clinical rotation)

　　3rd week after start date - Monday- 8am-4:30pm Advanced Safety Care - all new hire NTs are required.

　　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

　　Qualifications

　　High School Diploma or equivalent Required

　　LIFE SUPPORT\Basic Life Support (BLS) All 90 Days Required

　　Experience in direct patient care is preferred for this unit

　　Primary Location

　　SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

　　Department Name

　　Neuroscience - 4S Butterworth

　　Employment Type

　　Full time

　　Shift

　　Night (United States of America)

　　Weekly Scheduled Hours

　　36

　　Hours of Work

　　7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

　　Days Worked

　　Variable nights

　　Weekend Frequency

　　Every other weekend

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　　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.

　　People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.