Nurse Tech Unit Secretary Emergency Department

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, Ludington
Nov 13, 2024
About the unit The Ludington Emergency Team has 59 staff, seeing about 20,000 pts/year, we are a designated level IV trauma center and a primary stroke center. The emergency department at Ludington Hospital features sixteen state-of-the-art treatment areas, including two trauma rooms. We are able to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, intensive care and stabilization of injured patients and emergency procedures. In addition, we have developed transfer agreements, including emergency helicopter transport services, for patients requiring more comprehensive care at a Level I or Level II trauma center. Scope of Work This will be a crosstrained role. The Nursing Technician role is a fast-paced role requiring strong communication and teamwork skills. Nurse Techs provide direct patient care, and duties will include Taking Vitals, Checking Blood Sugar, Wound Care, Bed bathing, Toileting, Ambulating, Catheterization, and acting as safety attendant for patients as needed. Additionally, you could be involved in Postmortem care. In our Emergency Department, you may also be responsible for doing EKGs, Changing over rooms/Cleaning. 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. All new Nurse Techs in our Emergency Department are cross trained to provide unit support in the unit secretary role also. Unit Secretary Responsibilities include taking phone calls, helping with directions to all visitors or outside team members to the unit (lab, radiology, patient transport, nutrition services, environmental services), calling support when directed by clinical staff, assisting with discharge, admit, and transfer paperwork, ordering supplies, ensuring rooms are appropriately stocked, answering call lights. Working in this capacity in our Emergency Department provides opportunities for personal, professional, and educational growth for our staff. Many of our NTs are actively in nursing and other allied health programs and their responsibilities and activities in the ED provide them with significant clinical experience that helps build their knowledge, understanding, and comfort in the clinical setting. Together, we form a team that is focused on improving the outcomes of our patients and being a key component of our community's emergency response services. Qualifications Required High School Diploma or equivalent BLS certification required within 90 days of start date 2 years of relevant work experience is preferred Primary Location SITE - Ludington Hospital - 1 Atkinson Dr - Ludington Department Name Emergency Department - Ludington Employment Type Full time Shift Night (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work evening and overnight shifts Days Worked Variable Weeknights Weekend Frequency Every other weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. 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. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. 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. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.