Care Partner - Wilson County Stepdown; Nights

Overview

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Organization: Stepdown

Assists the nursing staff and patients with basic care needs, implements orders, and evaluates care for various patients within the facility. Reports directly to the charge nurse and Clinical Director of the unit. This position works in conjunction with other members of nursing service, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families. It collaborates with various members of the healthcare team to ensure quality of care across the continuum.

Requires the ability to be self-directed and quality focused. Interpersonal communication skills are a necessary function of this position.

Position Hours

Three (3) 12-hour shifts

6:45 p.m.

- 7:15 a.m.

Rotating based on unit need.
No specific workdays or days off can be guaranteed.

• Obtains vital signs, intake and outputs, and daily weights
• Reports any abnormal findings to the nurse and/or charge nurse
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, bathing, and toileting
• Transcribes physician orders, answers patient call lights and relays messages to staff in a timely manner
• May assist physicians with obtaining needed information on patients
• Adheres to practices and policies outlined to ensure patient safety and follows infection control standards

• Environment of Care (Fundamental Awareness):
  Has limited experience or training working with setup and maintenance of patient exam rooms, supplies and equipment.
• Care Partner Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness):
  Has limited experience or training working with clinical applications for patient documentation.
• Planning & Organizing (Fundamental Awareness):
  Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, 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 projects and assignments.

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.

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Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: Less than 1 year

Education: High School Diploma or GED

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

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.