Care Partner - Pediatric Cardiology (Days)

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the aim of changing the world through expertise, continuous learning, and challenge. Vanderbilt Health values uniqueness and fosters an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive.

About the Role

Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role supports unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards, while serving as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform interventions such as point of care testing and vital signs.
• Independently work with clinical applications for patient documentation.
• Set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Model CREDO behaviors and elevate the performance of peers through leadership and support.
• Anticipate resource needs, identify tasks, and organize work for own assignments.
• Prepare and present clear status reports on patient care assignments.

Technical Capabilities

• Clinical Competencies (Novice): Demonstrates competence with interventions in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Care Partner Patient Documentation (Novice): Independently works with clinical applications for patient documentation.
• Environment of Care (Novice): Sets up and maintains patient rooms, supplies, and equipment. Capable of delivering environment of care services with some support.
• Planning & Organizing (Novice): Anticipates basic resource needs, identifies tasks, participates in goal setting, and organizes work for own assignments.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving: Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, processes, and procedures relevant to the role.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry-level co-workers.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others by identifying development opportunities.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities and working styles.
• Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information and communicates clearly and courteously.
• Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems and needs of others.
• Solves Complex Problems: Understands issues, solves routine problems, and raises concerns in a timely manner.
• Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and ensures high standards.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of safety conditions and reports unsafe conditions.
• Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches.
• Generates New Ideas: Proposes or accepts ideas that impact day-to-day operations.
• Adapts to Change: Embraces changes and incorporates instructions into work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.

Schedule

Three (3) 12-hour shifts from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., rotating based on unit need. No specific workdays or days off can be guaranteed.

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance well-being and professional growth.