Care Partner Pediatric FT Days 5K Sign On

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Important Instructions for Candidates:

All internal or external candidates must upload an updated resume in Word or PDF format. Please ensure your resume includes the start and end dates (month and year) of any relevant positions you have held.

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. Applications without updated resumes might not receive consideration.

To help us more effectively match you with your top interests, we recommend limiting your pediatric applications to two active ones at a time.

JOB SUMMARY
Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

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Benefits: VUMC benefits are available on DAY ONE of employment!

Sign-On Bonus Eligibility:

The sign-on bonus does not apply to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.

Schedule:

Full-Time Days: 6:45 am - 7:15 pm

Rotating weekends and holidays

*We are not able to accommodate set schedules

The Pediatric Float Pool provides specialty services throughout Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, including acute care, critical care, emergency, and neonatal ICU.

One of the perks of working in the Pediatric Float Pool is the opportunity to collaborate with amazing people across the hospital. Our team supports units in pediatric medicine, surgical services, cardiology, oncology/hematology, emergency, neonatal intensive care, and pediatric intensive care. If your career goal is to enhance your knowledge and skills to become a well-rounded care partner or future nurse, the Monroe Carell Float Pool offers this opportunity.

Care Partner Position Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) AND one of the following:

Current enrollment in a professional nursing RN program with successful completion of the first semester, including nursing fundamentals clinical, or

Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (certification is not mandatory, but a certificate of completion is required), or

Minimum of one year of recent experience (within the past two years) as a care partner or nursing assistant/patient care technician.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-year acute care experience, preferably pediatric

• Flexible availability for scheduling

• Professionalism

• Exceptional reliability

• Great communication skills

• Strong teamwork skills

• Significant emotional intelligence for the patient population

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

• Assists with day-to-day delivery of patient care.

• Facilitates efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.

• Serves as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.

• Supports 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.         

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

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