Care Partner - Pulmonary ICU Part-TIme Night Shift - 18:45 - 07:15

About the role

Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position is part of the VUH Medical ICU/Medical PCU Cohort 3 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. The role involves hands-on patient care and support for clinical procedures including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities.

Schedule

• Night Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Part-time: two 12-hour shifts per week
• Rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available
• All employees, including Night Shift and PRN staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week

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

The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent experience)
• One of the following:
  • Current enrollment in an RN program with successful completion of the first semester and nursing fundamentals clinical
  • Graduation from a Nursing Assistant/Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate required)
  • At least 1 year of recent experience (within the last 2 years) as a Care Partner, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician

Preferred

• Previous hospital experience
• Flexible availability
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach

Technical capabilities

• Clinical Competencies (Novice): Demonstrates competence with interventions (such as point of care testing, vital signs, etc.) in practical applications of moderate difficulty
• Care Partner Patient Documentation (Novice): Independently works with clinical applications for patient documentation
• Environment of Care (Novice): Demonstrates ability to set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment; possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to deliver environment of care services while requiring some support and instruction; able to train and educate peers by setting the example, giving technical support, providing leadership, and elevating the level of performance of others; models CREDO behaviors
• Planning & Organizing (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, participate in goal setting, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments; appropriately matches equipment and capital resources to task demands; prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments; addresses problems and obstacles before they arise; adapts to changes in major assignments while maintaining expectations; understands and identifies with the basic goals and values of the organization

Core accountabilities & capabilities

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 procedures that apply to your own job.

Team Interaction

Provides guidance to entry-level co-workers.

Supporting Colleagues

• Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas
• Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner

Delivering Excellent Services

• Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service
• Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support

Ensuring High Quality

• Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department

Managing Resources Effectively

• Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources
• Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error

Fostering Innovation

• Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them
• Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action
• Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work

Benefits

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