Pediatric Acute Care Opportunity
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Organization : Pediatric Acute Care
Job Summary : Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assist with day-to-day delivery of patient care.
- Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
- Serve as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
- Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
Technical Capabilities :
Clinical Competencies (Novice) : Demonstrates competence with interventions in practical applications of moderate difficulty.Care Partner Patient Documentation (Novice) : Independently works with clinical applications for patient documentation.Environment of Care (Novice) : Demonstrates ability to set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.Planning & Organizing (Novice) : Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify tasks, participate in goal setting, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and responsibilities.Core Accountabilities :
Organizational Impact : Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.Problem Solving / Complexity of work : Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.Breadth of Knowledge : Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedures that apply to your own job.Team Interaction : Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues : 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 :
Responsibilities : Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level : Less than 1 year
Education : High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE / Vets / Disabled.
