7MHC is a 46-bed unit that cares for cardio-thoracic patients after surgery. This Unit is a stepdown from ICU, highly specialized. We specialize in both cardiac, pulmonary and transplant care. Our primary patient populations are post-operative coronary artery bypass (CABG), cardiac valve surgeries, lung surgeries, heart, and lung transplant, and VAD patients (an artificial heart pump). We admit post-surgical patients' day of surgery, after the cardiovascular recovery unit or from the Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) depending on their procedure and clinical needs. If a patient needs intensive care, they are transferred to CTICU and return to us when their condition has stabilized. Our patients are very complex and require medical, physical, and emotional support.
Unit has challenging work but has great collaboration and high staff satisfaction. Great place to start for high acuity experience.
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 and third week of employment as Nurse Tech requires 8am to 4:30pm classroom time with our Education Team on weekdays, followed by multiple weeks of orientation shifts on the unit. Flexibility with weekday availability is important.
Qualifications
- Required High School Diploma or equivalent
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
- Patient Care experience is preferred
Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids
Department Name
7th Floor Meijer Heart Center
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
36
Hours of Work
7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Days Worked
Variable Weekdays
Weekend Frequency
Every other weekend
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