Care Partner - Cardiovascular Progressive Care (Nights)

Nashville StaffingNashville, TN, US

3 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. 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.

8E PCU - Cohort 10

Job Summary : Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Position hours are three (3) 12-hour shifts from 6 : 45 p.m. to 7 : 15 a.m. Rotating based on unit need. No specific workdays or days off can be guaranteed.

Department Summary : We care for adult patients ranging in age 18 years and older who are being treated for a variety of cardiac conditions, including recovery from coronary artery bypass surgery, valve repair and replacement surgery, heart failure, heart transplant, myocardial infarction, heart arrhythmias, and cardiac post-procedural care.

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 in practical applications.

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, and organize work.

Core Accountabilities :

Organizational Impact : Performs tasks 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.

Team Interaction : Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Continuously improves own skills and builds relationships.

Delivering Excellent Services : Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.

Ensuring High Quality : Checks work quality before delivery and reports unsafe conditions.

Managing Resources Effectively : Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches.

Fostering Innovation : Willingly proposes / accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations.

Position Qualifications :

Certifications : Not required.

Work Experience : Relevant work experience 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.

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