Care Partner - Adult Float Pool FT Nights 18:45 - 07:15

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Organization:

VUH Inpatient Float Pool

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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**All Candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application. **

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Come and be a part of the VUMC Adult Float Pool community!
One of the perks of working in the Float Pool unit is that you will be cross-trained in all of our 37 units! Our Staff develop a broad skill set by experiencing a diverse and ever-changing patient population. You will assist with delivering patient care and maintaining unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The environment with our team is collaborative, supportive, and highly communicative.

We care for adult patients across 37 Vanderbilt Adult Hospital units who are being treated for various medical conditions (Med Surg, Stepdown, and ICU).

Position Overview:

In this role, you will be able to administer ADLs, vitals, lab draws, acute checks, place foleys, and straight caths. Coming soon will be wound care.

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

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.

Additional Float Pool Qualifications:

• 2+ years of recent (within the last 6 months) direct patient care in a hospital environment.

• The successful candidate will have current experience in Med/Surg and/or ICU.

Shift:

• Full-Time Night Shift - 6:45 pm - 7:15 am (three 12-hour shifts/week)

• Shifts do rotate throughout the week

• Note: Set schedules are not available.  Schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs.

• Night shift employees are required to attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours during the first week of employment, which encompasses Monday, Thursday, and Friday.

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
• Planning & Organi