Care Partner ICU FT Varied Shifts

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Organization:

Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary:

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Schedule: Varied Benefits are available on Day 1!! $5k Sign On

Unit Details: 14 beds care for patients, including :

• myocardial infarction
• acute respiratory failure
• shock
• diabetic keto acidosis
• multi-system organ failure

*This person will be able to cross-train in both the ICU, and PCU. Plus gain experience as a Unit Secretary and Monitor Tech.

CNA license required

Preferred qualifications:
1-year acute care experience
Professionalism
Exceptional reliability
Great communication skills
Strong teamwork skills
Significant emotional intelligence
Flexible availability for scheduling


JOB SUMMARY
Assists in the delivery of nursing care based upon nursing processes under the direction of a professional registered nurse. Coordinates clerical and reception duties at the nursing station. Requisitions supplies, equipment, services as directed. Coordinates communications between customers and staff. Follows hospital policy and procedures.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides patient care based upon the nursing process in accordance with the hospitals mission & vision, as directed and observed by the RN/LPN.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of human behavior ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communications skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and co-workers.
• Compliance with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures and regulations specific to the unit.
• Mechanism must be provided for contact of employee (i.e., beeper, telephone, emergency contact).
• Flexibility in schedule in order to meet the needs of the patients, community and staff.
• Participates in performance improvement to improve patient outcomes.
• Maintains annual education requirements prior to due date.
• Demonstrates professional behavior with a positive outlook during peak periods of activity and other stressful situations.
• Knowledge and implementation of standardized PPE regarding the prevention / transmission of infectious disease / isolation processes.
• Other duties assigned
• Delivery of clinical practice utilizing standards of practice and in accordance with the hospital’s mission & vision.
• Able to answer telephones in an appropriate manner, input data into the computer, maintain logs, and schedule appointments

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

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 Capabiliti