Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospital Butterworth is a general medical and surgical hospital serving the Kent County community. It is a Best Regional Hospital and is ranked 3 in Michigan and 1 in Grand Rapids. Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospital Butterworth is nationally ranked in 3 pediatric specialties and rated high performing in 20 adult procedures and conditions, including Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Aortic Valve Surgery, Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion), Colon Cancer Surgery and Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery.

About this unit 

2 South is a 41-bed Orthopedic and Progressive Care unit at Butterworth Hospital. The unit cares for a diverse patient population, including both medical and surgical patients, providing team members with broad clinical exposure and opportunities for professional growth.

The orthopedic population includes patients with orthopedic trauma, orthopedic oncology conditions, hip and spine fractures, and those recovering from spine surgery. The progressive care and medical-surgical overflow population includes patients with COPD, pneumonia, sepsis, congestive heart failure, respiratory failure, those requiring cardiac drips or BiPAP support, and post-operative cardiac patients recovering from procedures such as heart ablations and pacemaker replacements.

Teamwork is at the heart of 2 South's success. Staff members support one another throughout each shift, creating a collaborative and inclusive environment. With more than 20 years of consistent leadership, the unit has fostered a strong culture focused on learning, professional development, and delivering exceptional patient care. Whether you are building foundational skills or expanding your clinical expertise, 2 South offers an excellent environment to grow into a well-rounded caregiver.

Scope of work

Assumes shift accountability for managing, supervising, and coordinating the operational and financial effectiveness and efficiency of the nursing service/ unit of the hospital. Some service lines may require the ability to be available for on-call to better support the nursing service/unit. Additionally, Inpatient Supervisors may be required to fill-in for the hospital supervisor as needed. Key responsibilities include assisting with the following: clinical support, unit based goal setting, program development, fiscal management, resource allocation, standards of care, policy and procedure development and interpretation, performance improvement, performance correction, and coaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) Required.
• Master's Degree nursing (MSN) Preferred.
• 2 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required.
• Skills, knowledge, abilities typically gained through 1+ year of related clinical experience in area of specialty Required.
• 2 years of recent relevant leadership (i.e., Charge Nurse, Shared Leadership position, Magnet Champion, QSO) (based on Corewell Health entity) Preferred.
• MI RN license Required. 
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.
• AHA Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 180 days Required.
• Corewell Health Nurse Supervisors are REQUIRED to obtain their Nursing Administration or Professional/Specialty Certification within 12 months of assuming the role, or within 12 months of achieving eligibility to sit for the exam if not eligible upon hire into the role.

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
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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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.

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.