Nurse Tech High Risk Postpartum and Womens Health

About the Unit7 Center is one of the Women's and Infant Services units at Butterworth. We specialize in taking care of higher acuity postpartum patients, infants, and also gynecological/surgical women. Post Delivery complications can be high blood, diabetes management, complicated medical history, Covid-19 and more. Care for newborns that have issues with feeding, blood sugar management, high bilirubin levels, infant antibiotics if needed. 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 Couplet care, where we care for mom and baby together.The Nurse Tech 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.As a nurse tech on the unit, you will provide patient care which can include taking vital signs, transportation, collaborating with the RN, blood sugar checks, ADLs and more.Nurse techs also get the unique experience of working in the nursery where they care for newborns. Nurse techs will learn to take baby vitals, assist with circumcisions, do different required testing for newborns which includes hearing screen and car seat testing, performing blood sugars and some lab collections.OrientationThis role will begin with Department Orientation which includes weekday classroom trainings with our Educators during the first week of employment, and more hands on orientation shifts on the nursing floor in September and October. Regular part time schedule will require being available for variable weeknights and rotating weekends.Qualifications

Required High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required within 90 days

1 year of prior relevant bedside patient care experience is preferred

Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs

Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs

Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs

Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs

Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs

Sitting: Seldom

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally

Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally

Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally

Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally

Squat: Seldom

Stair Climbing: Seldom

Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom

Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom

Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally

Handling: Occasionally

Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally

Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally

Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

Visual Acuity ¹[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary LocationSITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment NamePost Partum - 7C ButterworthEmployment TypePart timeShiftNight (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours24Hours of Work7pm to 7amDays WorkedvariableWeekend FrequencyEvery other weekendCURRENT 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.