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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.
Shift : Full-Time Night Shift - 6 : 45 pm - 7 : 15 am, three 12-hour shifts per week. All shifts rotate throughout the week, including weekends and holidays.
- NOTE : Shifts cannot be set to specific days unless the job postings lists specific days. Please take this into consideration before interviewing, especially if you have other commitments such as school (PRN not included).
Care Partner Position Qualifications :
High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) AND one of the following :Current enrollment in a program of professional nursing RN and successful completion of the first semester of nursing school to include nursing fundamentals clinical , orGraduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (the certification is not mandatory but a certificate of completion is necessary), orMinimum of one year of previous ( and within the past two years ) experience as a care partner or nursing assistant / patient care technician.Sign-On Bonus Details and Requirements :
5,000 sign-on bonus. The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.
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.
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, 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 : 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.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.Position Qualifications :
Work Experience : Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level : Less than 1 year
Education : High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE / AA / Women / Minority / Vets / Disabled
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