Care Partner – Pulmonary ICU Nights

Overview

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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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. 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.

Organization: VUH NT8 MICU/PCU Cohort 3

• 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 this new unit will be upbeat and challenging. It will embrace strong team collaboration, with nurses and providers participating in rounding.

• The patient population on this unit in our new tower expansion at Vanderbilt University Hospital will be adult patients 18 years and older treated for Acute Respiratory Failure, ARDS, Multisystem Organ System Failure, Sepsis, Drug Overdoses, Gastrointestinal Bleeds, Diabetic Keto acidosis, Hypertensive Crisis, Acute/Chronic Renal Failure, and Liver Failure/Cirrhosis.

• Opportunities include opening a brand-new unit with a multidisciplinary team and progressive care beds.

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 rotate throughout the week

• Note:
  
  Set schedules are not available. Schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs.

• All Employees (Night shift & PRN included) are required to attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours during the first week of employment.

Care Partner Position Qualifications
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• 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:

• One year of acute care experience in a hospital setting

• Previous administrative experience in a medical setting

• 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…