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Care Partner - 8N Pulmonary Stepdown FT Nights 18:45 - 07:15
Care Partner - 8N Pulmonary Stepdown FT Nights 18:45 - 07:15Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN, US
Care Partner - 8N Pulmonary Stepdown FT Nights 18 : 45 - 07 : 15

Care Partner - 8N Pulmonary Stepdown FT Nights 18 : 45 - 07 : 15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Job Summary

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

Department / Unit Summary

The environment in the Adult Pulmonary Stepdown Unit is exciting, dynamic, and team-oriented. We care for adult patients aged 18 to 100+ who are being treated for post-lung transplant procedures after transfer from the CVICU, post-lung transplant patients being admitted for complications, pulmonary-hypertension, post-endoscopic lung volume reduction procedures, interstitial lung disease exacerbations, patients listed for lung transplant requiring hospital admission, and ECMO graduates. Our patient population is unique because of the complicated range of conditions that requires a multifaceted approach to our patient care.

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 Night Shift - 6 : 45 pm - 7 : 15 am (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.
  • Night shift & PRN employees are required to attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours during the first week of employment.
  • 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

  • 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) : Demonstrates competence with interventions (such as point of care testing, vital signs, etc.) 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. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering environment of care services while requiring some support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate peers by setting the example, giving technical support, providing leadership, and generally elevating the level of performance of others while on the job. Models CREDO behaviors.
  • Planning & Organizing (Novice) : Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, participates in goal setting, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and responsibilities. Appropriately matches equipment, and capital resources to task demands. Prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments. Address problems and obstacles before they arise. Adapt to changes in major assignments while maintaining expectations. Understands and identifies with the basic goals and values of the organization.
  • 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

  • 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 procedure that apply to your own job.
  • Team Interaction : Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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