Nurse Tech Postpartum Unit (spectrumhealth)

Job Description

About the unit

The Postpartum Unit at Butterworth Hospital is a secure unit with 20 private beds on each that specialize in Women and Infant Services,  specifically postpartum care of Mother Baby couplets, after labor and delivery. 

With nearly 8,000 births here per year, the excellent care provided by the many members of our Nursing and Support Team within Postpartum, provides team members and patients with memories that last a lifetime.  We're here to guide parents through this transitional period, offering assistance, education, and support every step of the way.  We even have Lactation Peer Counselors and Consultants available during your inpatient stay and a lactation warmline for continued assistance.

Scope of work

This role requires strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.  At least 1 prior year of direct patient care experience in a hospital or clinic setting is strongly preferred.

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, support during circumcisions, some lab pokes on newborns, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Ensures that required reporting and documentation on newborns is performed in a highly accurate and timely manner.

Orientation and Schedule

This will require daytime orientation before phasing into night shift.

The length of orientation is individualized to the employee.  We use standardized tools to determine when an individual is ready to come off of orientation.

This unit requires some flexibility with nights you'd be available, to support the needs of the patients and the team.

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. 
• 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

QualificationsJOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEW 

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days 
• 1- 2 years of direct patient care experience is strongly 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, pet 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 - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Post Partum - 6C & 8C Butterworth

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Days Worked

Variable weeknights including Thursdays and Fridays

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.

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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.

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