Patient Care Attendant - DAY SHIFT - (24 or 36 Hours per Week)

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 dedicated to changing the world through expertise, continuous learning, and exceptional care. Vanderbilt Health values uniqueness and fosters an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

About the Role

Assigned to a patient under a healthcare provider’s orders within a hospital setting, the Patient Care Attendant performs tasks that ensure the client’s personal comfort and safety as a key member of the healthcare team. Responsibilities include observing the client, monitoring for behavioral issues, fall risks, disorientation, and reporting observations to the licensed healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Remains close to the patient at all times and calls for help immediately if any risk to the patient is identified.
• Recognizes acute changes in patient safety conditions and contacts a member of the healthcare team to report any change in condition or observations made.
• Supports patient care under the direction and direct observation of the healthcare team, such as assisting with linen changes, meal tray preparation, and filling of water pitchers.
• Prevents the patient from harming self or others and calls for assistance when necessary.
• Provides a patient report at the inception of care, a handover report at the end of a shift, and when appropriate.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures and actively participates in ongoing training related to patient safety.

Technical Capabilities

• Contract Negotiating (Fundamental Awareness): Displays the ability to equitably gain the favor of people from whom something is wanted, fostering goodwill, collaboration, and mutual satisfaction.
• Patient Observation (Fundamental Awareness): Maintains close proximity to the patient, ensuring immediate response to any risks.
• Safety Awareness (Fundamental Awareness): Understands and adheres to safety policies and procedures.
• Oral Communication (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates fundamental command of language and grammar, effectively transmitting ideas and listening carefully to others.

Core Accountabilities

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

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills 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.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems and needs of others.
  • Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues and raises concerns in a timely manner.
  • Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully 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 safety conditions and reports unsafe conditions.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches.
  • Stewards Organizational Resources: Understands how personal actions impact departmental resources.
  • Makes Data-Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information for decision-making to achieve timely and error-free results.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates New Ideas: Proposes or accepts ideas that impact day-to-day operations.
  • Applies Technology: Quickly absorbs new technology and understands when to utilize appropriate tools.
  • Adapts to Change: Embraces changes and incorporates instructions into work.

Requirements

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

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts.
• 24 or 36 hours per week.

Benefits

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