Care Partner Med Surg 2 North FT Nights
Company: Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates,
Location: Nashville
Posted on: May 20, 2025
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Job Description:
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 of
individuals 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 uniqueness is 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.
Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through
preeminent programs in patient care, education, and
research.Organization:Med/Surg 2 NorthJob Summary:** It's important
that all candidates, internal or external, please upload an updated
resume that includes the start and end dates (month & year) of any
relevant positions you have held. Your resume should be in a Word
or PDF format
JOB SUMMARY
Assists 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..Join Our Award-Winning Team!For the
fourth consecutive year, Vanderbilt has earned a spot on Forbes
magazine's list of "Best Employers in Tennessee." Discover what
makes us stand out!Benefits: VUMC benefits are available on DAY ONE
of employment!Unit details: 2 North30-bed unit in which we care for
adult patients who are being treated for chest pain, CHF,
arrhythmias, pulmonary edema, DVT, PE, COPD, TIA / Stroke, kidney
disease, diabetes, sepsis, and other medical issues. Our patients
are unique because they have a wide variety of diagnoses, each
needing specialized care.Schedule:Full-Time Nights: 6:45 pm - 7:15
amRotating weekends and holidays*Set schedules are not available.
Schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing
needs.Qualifications:Mandatory: High School Diploma or GED (or
equivalent experience) and one of the three below:
* Obtains vital signs, Intake and Outputs, and daily weights
* Reports any abnormal findings to the nurse and/or charge
nurse
* Assists patients with activities of daily living, bathing, and
toileting
* May transcribe physician orders, answers patient call lights and
relays messages to staff in a timely manner
* May assist physicians with obtaining needed information on
patients
* Adheres to practices and policies outlined to ensure patient
safety and follows infection control standards
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
* Environment of Care (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited
experience or training working with set up and maintenance of
patient exam rooms, supplies and equipment.
* Care Partner Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Has
limited experience or training working with clinical applications
for patient documentation.
* Planning & Organizing (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates
ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete
tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities,
meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and
responsibilities. Appropriately matches equipment, and capital
resources to task demands. Prepares and presents clear and accurate
status reports on projects and assignments.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 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 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:Responsibilities:Certifications:Work
Experience:Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:Less than 1 yearEducation:High School Diploma or
GEDVanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where
everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the
principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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