The Resource Center is made up of Nurses, Nurse Technicians and Unit Secretaries. Team members in this department support the unit of greatest need each day at both Butterworth and Blodgett Hospital. As a part of the Resource Center, team members care for various patient populations and have the experience of supporting a different unit each day. The patients, families, and team members all greatly value and appreciate the help and expertise that the Resource Center team provides daily. 

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.  

About Blodgett Hospital  

Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.  

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 

• Associate degree Nursing Required 

• Bachelor’s in Nursing Required within 5 years 

• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program Required 

• Registered Nurse (RN) State of Michigan Upon Hire Required 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) All unless otherwise noted 90 Days Required 

• 2 years of inpatient RN experience Required