Patient Care Attendant PRN (Day Shift)
Patient Care Attendant PRN (Day Shift)
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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.
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JOB SUMMARYAssists the nursing staff and patients with basic care needs implementing orders and evaluating 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. Will cross-train as a patient care technician.
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POSITION SHIFT
Day shift 6:45am-7:15pm
PRN: 4 shifts per 6 weeks
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication. Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Exhibits specific attitudes sense of ownership and ensures departmental commitment to service excellence.
Adheres to established standards policies and procedures and protocols. Supports the mission and vision of the facility.
Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
Completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame.
Performs specific job functions at an acceptable level.
Performs specific management/supervisory skills at an acceptable level.
Performs mutually agreed upon goals and objectives based on strategic initiatives.
Identifies and communicates safety concerns to the unit staff in the appropriate time frame per protocol.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Medical Terminology & Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate medical terminology and documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
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.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact teams 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 procedure that apply to your own job. * 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 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.Position Qualifications:
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1 yearEducation:
High School Diploma or GEDVanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Employment Type
Part-Time
