Nurse Tech Cardiac and Vascular Care Unit

Nurse Tech

6 Meijer Heart Center (6 Heart) is a 46-bed cardiac and vascular progressive/stepdown unit at the Meijer Heart Center. The primary patient population served include patients with various cardiac and vascular diseases requiring medical, procedural, or surgical interventions. This includes acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial infarction, post-percutaneous coronary intervention, peripheral artery disease, renal artery disease, aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease and heart rhythm disorders.

Our staff gain understanding of the cardiac and vascular system and its processes so that they can deliver excellent care to our patients within our specialty. Our specialty includes care of post procedures and post surgeries such as, cardiac, peripheral stents, sheath management, revascularization procedures and surgeries, Mitra clip, watchman procedure, endovascular aneurysm repair, mechanical embolectomy for treatment of pulmonary embolism, and many more.

Scope of Work

This is a large and fast paced inpatient unit. Responsibilities include taking/charting vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and acting as a safety attendant for patients on our unit as well as being floated to other similar units for 1:1 shifts with patients when there is a need. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient within our clinics alongside RN's/Providers. 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. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Orientation

Orientation for the first and third week of employment as Nurse Tech requires being available for weekday classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during the first week of employment, as well as additional classroom training during week 3. There is also a sheath removal skill requirement for cardiac NTs. It entails a 4 hour sheath removal class and then removing 5 femoral sheaths with a peer in the unit, until competent.

Qualifications

Required High School Diploma or equivalent

AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days

Experience in direct patient care is preferred

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Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Primary Location SITE - Meijer Heart Center - 150 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name 6th Floor Meijer Heart Center

Employment Type Part time

Shift Weekly Scheduled Hours 12

Hours of Work Days Worked

Weekend Frequency