Nurse Tech (NT) - 3N Spinal Cord Injury, Full-time, Nights

Night Shift (United States of America) Employment Type
Full-time or Part-time - Nights
Compensation:
Starting at $18/hr (eligible for increase based on experience)
Shift differentials available
Days Worked
Rotating schedule; Weekend requirement
Hours:
36 or 24 hrs/week; 7:00pm - 7:30am
Primary Location
Main Hospital - Grand Rapids, MI
Department Name
Inpatient - 3 North 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:
T reating everyone with dignity and respect
O pening more doors to opportunities for underrepresented cultures
G rowing talent and people
E valuating and eliminating disparities
T aking action against injustices, bias and racism
H onoring our differences and how to collaborate
E ducating staff, patients and the communities we care for
R estoring 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.