Care Partner Peds Acute Care FT Nights $5k Sign On

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Organization:

Pediatric Acute Care

Job Summary:

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.

Sign-On Bonus Eligibility:

To qualify for the $5,000 sign-on bonus, you must be an external candidate or have been separated from the organization for over 12 months.

Plus Benefits are available on your first day of employment!

Application Recommendations:

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

Schedule:

Full-Time Nights: 6:45 am - 7:15 pm
Rotating weekends and holidays
Unit:

Pediatric Acute Care (PAC), 6th Floor Monroe Carell

We care for pediatric patients from newborn to 18 years who are being treated for a variety of conditions. Our patients are unique because we care for a broad spectrum of patients with both medical and/or surgical diagnoses.

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
Professionalism
Exceptional reliability
Great communication skills
Strong teamwork skills
Significant emotional intelligence for the patient population
Flexible availability for scheduling

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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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

CLINICAL COMPETENCIES (Novice): Demonstrates competence with interventions (such as point of care testing, vital signs, etc.) in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

CARE PARTNER PATIENT DOCUMENTATION (Novice): Independently works with clinical applications for patient documentation.

ENVIRONMENT OF CARE (Novice): Demonstrates ability to set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering environment of care services while requiring some support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate peers by setting the example, giving technical support, providing leadership, and generally elevating the level of performance of others while on the job.  Models CREDO behaviors.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipat