Details
Posted: 01-Aug-24
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Salary: Open
Categories:
General Nursing
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Organization:
PICU
Job Summary:
This rewarding role is a hybrid position with Care Partner and Medical Receptionist duties. Due to the acuity of our patients, this role primarily supports the RN who cares for the patient.
Department Summary:
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) cares for pediatric patients ranging in age from zero to 18 who are being treated for Level 1 trauma, respiratory, sepsis, burn, transplant, GI/GU, cardiovascular, oncology, neurology, neurosurgical, and an overall wide range of medical diagnoses. Our patients are unique because they are critically ill and require a highly motivated and skilled team.
Schedule:
6:45 am to 7:15 pm
All shifts rotate throughout the week, including weekends and holidays.
Typical duties include: Assist with patient care such as turning, diaper changes, bathing, linen changes, etc. Assist with patient transports; set up rooms for admissions and for procedures; take down rooms post patient discharge and prior to EVS clean; act as runner for equipment and supplies during emergent events; assist with postmortem care of patients; check and record temp logs on refrigerators and warmers; stock patient rooms and hallway isolation carts; check patient rooms for equipment not being actively used - wipe down and return to proper areas; check dirty utility and linen chute for PICU specific items, clean and return them to appropriate places; fill bath wipe warmers and drawer; empty linen bags that are more than half full; scan documents; complete ID Band audits; transport used equipment to sterile processing; call for trash pulls, and room cleans as needed; ensure hallways remain uncluttered; ensure used procedure carts taken to be restocked; answer phones and transfer calls as appropriate/requested; answer doorbell; respond to patient call light system; answer the tube pneumatic system; control visitor restrictions/lockdown; set up patient binder for admission; print code sheet; transfer patient in EPIC; troubleshoot patient transfers in EPIC; scan documents; print consents; fax documents; stock documents; Edit/Print synergy (communication tool); stock printers (label and HP/Cannon); facilitate flow of communication, equipment, and supplies; perform discharge related clerical tasks; call for patient rolling call/arrival/gas in lab. All other patient, nurse, and provider duties as needed
Care Partner Pediatric Intensive Care Unit qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, plus one of the following:
*Minimum of one year of current previous acute care experience as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician.
*Current enrollment in RN nursing program with successful completion of the first semester including nursing fundamentals, or
*Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (certification is not mandatory, but a certificate of completion is necessary)
Preferred:
*Pediatric experience
*EPIC experience
**To receive full consideration, please ensure that your application includes an updated resume with the start and end dates of any relevant positions you have held.
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 anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, participates in goal setting, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and responsibilities. Appropriately matches equipment, and capital resources to task demands. Prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments. Address problems and obstacles before they arise. Adapt to changes in major assignments while maintaining expectations. Understands and identifies with the basic goals and values of the organization.
Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do, helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.
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.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
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