Care Partner PRN - Medical ICU - Variable Shifts

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Organization:

MICU Cohort 40

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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Department/Unit Summary:

We care for critically ill adult patients ranging in age from 18 years and older who are being treated for Acute Respiratory Failure, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Multisystem Organ System Failure, Sepsis, Drug Overdoses, Gastrointestinal Bleeds, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypertensive Crisis, Acute/Chronic Renal Failure, and Liver Failure/Cirrhosis. Our patients are unique because of the variety of patients admitted to the MICU which allows for the development of critical thinking and intensive care assessment skills. 

Why Vanderbilt?

VUMC Benefits start on Day One!
We care for our team members with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Tuition Assistance

• Career Growth Ladder Opportunities

Shift:

PRN - Variable Shifts

- Day Shift - 6:45 am - 7:15 pm

- Night Shift - 6:45 pm - 7:15 am

- PRN staff are required to work a minimum of four 12-hour shifts every six weeks; however, candidates must commit to a full-time orientation period (three 12-hour shifts per week) for the first 4 weeks of employment.

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Care Partner Position Qualifications**:

Required: 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 (certificate of completion required), or

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of acute care experience in a hospital setting

• Flexible availability

• Professionalism and reliability

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• High emotional intelligence

Important Instructions For All Candidates:

• ·Current Vanderbilt employees must apply via the internal job board. To do so, log in to Workday and search for “internal jobs.” Your work information will not automatically populate, so be sure to enter this information manually and upload an up-to-date resume.
• ·All candidates should upload an updated resume in Word or PDF format, including start and end dates (month & year) for all relevant positions.

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
• Environment of Care (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience