Care Partner - Trauma ICU FT Days 06 : 45 - 19 : 15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (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. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Department / Unit Summary

Our Trauma ICU unit specializes in caring for Level I Trauma patients from the Middle Tennessee area, covering over a 66,000 square mile area. Our patient focus is on providing quality care to multisystem acute and critical care patients involving traumatic injuries and preparing them for their return back into society. We strive for the best and set high standards for the care we provide. A typical shift for our care partners includes working with a dedicated team to care for patients with head, neck, spinal cord, thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, and a variety of orthopedic injuries. The Vanderbilt Trauma staff members are excellent in teamwork, reacting quickly to situations, thinking critically, and managing patients from admission to discharge.

Why Vanderbilt?

VUMC benefits start on day one! We care for our team members with a comprehensive benefits package that includes : health, dental, and vision insurance; 403b retirement plan with company match; generous paid time off; tuition assistance; career growth ladder opportunities.

Shift

Full-time day shift - 6 : 45 am - 7 : 15 pm (three 12-hour shifts / week). Shifts do rotate throughout the week. Note : set schedules are not available. Schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs.

Care Partner Position Qualifications

Required : High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) AND one of the following : current enrollment in a professional nursing RN program with successful completion of the first semester (including nursing fundamentals clinical), or graduation from a nursing assistant or aide training program within the past year (certificate of completion required), or minimum of one year of recent experience (within the past two years) as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician. Preferred qualifications : one year of acute care experience in a hospital setting, flexible availability, professionalism and reliability, excellent communication and teamwork skills, high emotional intelligence.

Important Instructions for All Candidates

Current Vanderbilt employees must apply via the internal job board. To do so, log in to Workday and search for "internal jobs." Your work information will not automatically populate, so be sure to enter this information manually and upload an up-to-date resume. All candidates should upload an updated resume in Word or PDF format, including start and end dates (month & year) for all relevant positions.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Assists with day-to-day delivery of patient care. Facilitates efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards. Serves as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs. Supports unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

Clinical competencies (novice), care partner patient documentation (novice), environment of care (novice), planning & organizing (novice).

Core Accountabilities

Organizational impact, problem solving / complexity of work, breadth of knowledge, team interaction.

Core Capabilities

Supporting colleagues, delivering excellent services, ensuring high quality, managing resources effectively, fostering innovation.

Position Qualifications

Responsibilities, certifications, work experience, relevant work experience, experience level, education.