Nurse Tech - 3N Spinal Cord Injury (1st Shift)

Employment Type
Full -Days
Compensation:
Starting at $18/hr (eligible for increase based on experience)
Days Worked
Rotating Schedule, Weekend requirement
Hours:
36 hrs/week; 7:00am - 7:30pm
Primary Location
Main Hospital - Grand Rapids, MI
Department Name
Inpatient - 3N - Spinal Cord Injury Unit
Other Benefits:
Annual Merit Increases, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision,) PTO, Holiday Pay, PSLF Eligible, Tuition Reimbursement

Summary

Nurse technicians provide important patient care within the Nursing Department. Under the direction of the registered nurse assigned to each patient, this non-licensed team member assists with patient care and other department activities as outlined in this job description, and communicates effectively with the RN responsible for each patient. Work performed by each Nurse Technician must support the mission, vision, and values of Mary Free Bed.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.

Quality Pillar of Excellence

• Patient Care
• Communication

Service Pillar of Excellence

• Customer Service

People Pillar of Excellence

• Employee communication
• Employee training and competency assessments
• Performance evaluations
• Safety policies

Embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by:

Treating everyone with dignity and respect

Opening more doors to opportunities for underrepresented cultures

Growing talent and people

Evaluating and eliminating disparities

Taking action against injustices, bias and racism

Honoring our differences and how to collaborate

Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for

Restoring Hope and Freedom, together

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Licensure Requirements: None
• Education: High school graduate or equivalent GED required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Course for HealthCare Providers
• Physical Demands/Work Environment: The work environment described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while working as a nurse technician at Mary Free Bed. The ability to perform these tasks are required in order to provide the necessary patient care required by MFB patients:
• Experience: None required. Previous experience as a nurse technician or nursing assistant is preferred. Understanding of medical technology and rehabilitation care is preferred.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Remain in a stationary position

Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

Traverse or move around work location

Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

Use keyboard

Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

Operate or use department specific equipment

None

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder

None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role

Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding

Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

Transport, position, and/or exert force

Up to 10 pounds-Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)

Up to 25 pounds-Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

Up to 50 pounds-Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

Up to 75 pounds- None

More than 100 pounds- None

Other weight: Up to ______ pounds:

Other:

Due to possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials, must be able to understand and follow department policies related to employee safety.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.