Care Partner - Adult Emergency Services FT Day Shift 06:45 - 19:15

About the role

Vanderbilt Health comprises eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system, providing world-class care in the Mid-South through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. The Emergency Services 90 unit seeks Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) to assist with patient care delivery and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Why Vanderbilt Health? Located in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a community driven by a shared mission to advance health and wellness through world-class patient care, education, and research. Here you’ll find purpose in contributing to something bigger, growth through valued expertise and expanded knowledge, and belonging in an environment that celebrates individuality and enables everyone to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with day-to-day delivery of patient care.
• Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
• Serve as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
• Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• One year of previous experience in a hospital setting
• Flexible availability
• Professionalism and reliability
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• High emotional intelligence

Skills

Technical Capabilities (Novice level):

• CLINICAL COMPETENCIES – demonstrates competence with interventions such as point of care testing, vital signs, etc., in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• CARE PARTNER PATIENT DOCUMENTATION – independently works with clinical applications for patient