Care Partner FT – Adult Float Pool Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Job Description:

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:

Located inNashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads ofteaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim ofchanging the world. It is a place where your expertise will bevalued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone hasthe chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought andcelebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part ofsomething that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride intheir work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.

Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness throughpreeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

VUH Float Pool Team 10

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unitenvironmental standards under the supervision of a licensednurse. .

POSITION OVERVIEW

In this role, you will be able to administer ADLs, vitals, labdraws, acute checks, place foleys, and straight caths. Coming soonwill be wound care.

QUALIFICATIONS

2+ years of direct patient care in a hospital environment. Thesuccessful candidate will have current experience in Med/Surgand/or

ICU. POSITION HOURS

3×12

Hour Shifts Days:

6:45am-7:15pm

Nights:

6:45pm-7:15am

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unitenvironmental standards under the supervision of a licensednurse.
• Assists with day to day delivery of patient care.
• Facilitates efficient and safe patient care and flow by followingwork area standards.
• Serves as a liaison for communication and education of patientand family needs.
• Supports unit operations and patient flow by maintainingsupplies, equipment and unit environmental standards.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of theposition and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Planning & Organizing (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstratesability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discretetasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities,meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments andresponsibilities.

Appropriately matches equipment, and capitalresources to task demands. Prepares and presents clear and accuratestatus reports on projects and assignments.

• Clinical Competencies (Novice): Demonstrates sufficientfundamental proficiency to assist and perform clinical careincluding but not limited to vital signs, phlebotomy, specimencollection, medication administration and point of care testing asdirected by unit standards.
• Care Partner Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Haslimited experience or training working with clinical applicationsfor patient documentation.
• Environment of Care (Fundamental Awareness): Has limitedexperience or training working with set up and maintenance ofpatient exam rooms, supplies and equipment.

Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all wedo, helping us be the world leader in advancing personalizedhealth. We support each other and encourage excellence among allwho are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay atVanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation ofbenefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support eachother and encourage excellence among all who are part of ourworkforce.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact:

Performs tasks that are typically routinethat may impact team’s performance with occasional guidance.

• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion andresearch to solve routine problems.

Breadth of Knowledge:

Appliesknowledge of standards, established processes and procedure thatapply to your own job.

Team Interaction:

Provides guidance toentry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues :

Develops Self and Others:

Continuouslyimproves own skills by identifying development opportunities

• Builds and Maintains Relationships:

  Seeks to understand colleagues’priorities, working styles and develops relationships acrossareas

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Communicates Effectively:

Openly shares information withothers and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.

DeliveringExcellent Services:

• Serves Others with

Compassion:

Invests timeto understand the problems, needs of others and how to provideexcellent service

• Solves Complex Problems:

  Seeks to understandissues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in atimely manner.

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Offers Meaningful Advice and Support:

Listenscarefully to understand the issues and provides accurateinformation and support.

Ensuring High Quality:

• PerformsExcellent Work:

  Checks work quality before delivery and asksrelevant questions to meet quality standards.

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Fulfills Safety andRegulatory Requirements:

Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditionsthat affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriateperson or department.

Managing Resources Effectively :

• Demonstrates Accountability:

  Takes responsibility for completingassigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches toprovide high-quality work/service.

• Stewards OrganizationalResources:

  Displays understanding of how personal actions willimpact departmental resources.

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Makes Data Driven Decisions:

Usesaccurate information and good decision making to consistentlyachieve results on time and without error.

Fostering Innovation :

• Generates New Ideas:

  Willingly proposes/accepts ideas orinitiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offeringsuggestions to enhance them.

• Applies Technology:

  Absorbs newtechnology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriatetools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.

• Adapts to

Change:

Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plansand incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience Experience Level:

Less than 1 year

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required) Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment whereeveryone has the chance to thrive and is committed to theprinciples of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.