Care Partner; Main ED; Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital

## Care Partner (Main ED) Days - Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital Apply:
Clarksville, TN:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R-62072
** Discover Vanderbilt Health**:
With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated.

We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.  
** Organization:
** VCH Emergency Room - Main
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* Job Summary:

** The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting in direct patient care specific to the unit assigned; assisting with patient transfers and repositioning, transporting of patients, supplies, or specimens; and any other duties as deemed necessary to ensure optimal patient care and physician service, under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse. The Patient Care Technician is responsible to the Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Clinical Supervisor, Department Manager/Director, Nursing Supervisor, Associate Directors of Nursing Services and the Chief Nursing Officer..The

** Main ED Unit
** is in need of a full-time
** Dayshift Care Partner
** to join the team! This position is located at our Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital.
** 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:
** 6:45AM - 7:15PM / (3) 12-hour weekly shifts with weekend shift requirements. Shifts will rotate weekly. This unit is open Monday - Sunday.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Provides patient care based upon the nursing process in accordance with the hospitals mission & vision, as directed and observed by the RN/LPN
* Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral instructions
* Ability to demonstrate effective communications skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and co-workers
* Compliance with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures and regulations specific to the unit
* Flexibility in schedule in order to meet the needs of the patients, community and staff
* Maintains annual education requirements prior to due date.
* Knowledge and implementation of standardized PPE regarding the prevention / transmission of infectious disease / isolation processes.
* Other duties assigned

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…