About the unit

Our 20 bed High Risk Postpartum / Women’s Health unit is located on 7 Center at Butterworth hospital.  We provide couplet care, where we care for both mom and baby together.  Two thirds of our patient population is typically related to diabetes management, complications due to high blood pressure, Covid 19, and more.  We care for newborns that have issues with feeding, blood sugar management, and high bilirubin levels.  We also provide care for post op urology, gynecological patients.   

What Staff Are Saying:
"We display strong leadership by taking different patient populations that we are not used to and learn to adapt." 

"I am especially proud to work with highly capable and compassionate RNs who I can honestly call friends. I have worked on this floor for almost 17 years because of the caring and helping atmosphere!" 

"I never feel alone on this unit. It's a teamwork situation every day! We check in with each other, volunteer to help with busy staff, and support each other as human beings with complex busy lives. It's like a family!"

About Butterworth Hospital 

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals. 

Scope of work

Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA. This includes ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes. 

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing Required

• Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years

• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required

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

• 6+ months of RN experience preferred

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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