Nurse Tech Medical ICU

About the unit

The Medical ICU is a 24 bed unit on 8 Meijer Heart Center within Butterworth Hospital.  The unit takes care of critically ill patients, and specializes in the care of a variety of medically complex patients, including those that are diabetic, Ketoacidosis patients, mechanically vented patients, critically ill bone marrow transplant patients, sepsis and pneumonia patients as well as many others. 

The growth of West Michigan has resulted in the increased need for hospitals beds and specifically intensive care beds. This floor was completely renovated to become the new MICU. Accepting a position with the MICU offers a unique experience of moving to a brand new critical care unit.

Scope of work

Our Nursing Technicians support nurses and other ancillary staff in providing competent care of patients requiring ventilator support, life-sustaining titratable medications including cardiac and sedation medications, and assist with bedside procedures including preparation of the sterile field for tracheostomies, central line placement, and dressing changes. The ICU is a fast-paced unit that relies on teamwork and an interdisciplinary approach with not only provider teams, but ancillary staff in order to deliver excellent and effective care.

Responsibilities include checking blood sugars, vitals, 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.

In addition, a Nurse Tech is sometimes floated to other departments of higher need with similar training.

Orientation

Orientation for ICU Nurse Techs takes 10-11 weeks and begins with required classes from 8am-4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Training with a preceptor begins during week 2 and is typically 7am-7:30pm shifts to follow the schedule of the preceptor for several weeks.

Qualifications 

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days 
• 1 year of hospital inpatient care experience is strongly preferred
• Flexibility with availability

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 Medical 8 MHC Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

7pm-7:30am

Days Worked

variable

Weekend Frequency

Every third weekend

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