Care Partner - Medical ICU (Nights, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.)

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Organization : MICU Cohort 50

Job Summary :

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

Position Hours : Three (3) 12-hour shifts, 6 : 45 p.m. - 7 : 15 a.m.

Department 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.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
• Serve as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
• Support 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.
• PLANNING & ORGANIZING (Novice) : Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, participate in goal setting, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and responsibilities.

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 Capabilities :

• Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others : Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
• Communicates Effectively : Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
• Delivers Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion : Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
• Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work : Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
• Demonstrates Accountability : Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work / service.

Position Qualifications :

Experience Level : Less than 1 year

Education : High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

EOE / AA / Women / Minority / Vets / Disabled

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