Nurse Tech Neurosciences

About this unit

4 South is a 44-bed Neurosurgical Med Surg 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 this unit

7 South is a 22-bed Progressive Neuroscience unit located within Butterworth Hospital. This unit specializes in the care of stroke and adult epilepsy patients.  As an accredited comprehensive stroke center, we have the ability to receive and treat the most complex stroke cases.  Additionally, our epilepsy program performs a range of EEG monitoring from routine up to surgical implantation.  Although this is a specialized unit, there is still a lot to learn due to the variety of conditions patients can have in addition to their stroke.

Teamwork on this unit is known to be exceptional.  Members of 7 South team assist each other in any way they can giving this unit a very welcoming and warm atmosphere. 7 South welcomes new graduates and experienced healthcare professionals alike and gives them the chance to continue to learn and grow their skills no matter their experience.

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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
• Direct patient care experience 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 - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids
• Department Name
• Employment Type
• Full time
• Shift
• Variable (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours
• 36
• Hours of Work
• Days Worked
• Weekend Frequency
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