Care Partner 5RW Palliative Care Unit FT Day Shift

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.

Organization : 5RW PCU Cohort 20

Job Summary :

Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

• All Candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application.

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.

Department / Unit Summary :

The environment in the Palliative Care Unit is dynamic at times a bit unpredictable and always values teamwork through an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. We care for adult patients ranging in age from 18 or older who are being treated for an extremely broad variety of medical conditions.

Our patients are unique because our primary focus is on treating patients suffering from any illness that is expected to be life-ending. We focus on symptom management life goals and developing plans of care that value the patients and their families wishes and culture.

One of the perks of working on my unit is our deeply-rooted ethos of teamwork.

Why Vanderbilt

VUMC Benefits start on Day One!

We care for our team members with a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

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Care Partner Position Qualifications

Required : High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)

AND one of the following :

Preferred Qualifications :

Important Instructions for All Candidates :

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth appreciation of benefits and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.

Core Accountabilities :

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others : Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships : Seeks to understand colleagues priorities working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively : Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion : Invests time to understand the problems needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems : Seeks to understand issues solves routine problems and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work : Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability : Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work / service. - Stewards Organizational Resources : Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions : Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas : Willingly proposes / accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology : Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change : Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications :

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Certifications :

Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level : Less than 1 year

Education :

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE / Vets / Disabled.

Key Skills

Senior Care,Nursing Home Experience,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Caregiving,Vital Signs Experience,Medical Terminology,Rota Management,Mentoring,Leadership Skill

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1