Care Partner (Sango FSED) Nights - Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting in direct patient care specific to the unit assigned; assisting with patient transfers and repositioning, transporting of patients, supplies, or specimens; and any other duties as deemed necessary to ensure optimal patient care and physician service, under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse. The Patient Care Technician is responsible to the Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Clinical Supervisor, Department Manager/Director, Nursing Supervisor, Associate Directors of Nursing Services and the Chief Nursing Officer. The FSED Unit is in need of a full-time nightshift Care Partner to join the team! This position is located at our Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital.

Requirements

Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year experience
High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Provides patient care based upon the nursing process in accordance with the hospitals mission & vision, as directed and observed by the RN/LPN
Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to demonstrate effective communications skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and co-workers
Compliance with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures and regulations specific to the unit
Flexibility in schedule in order to meet the needs of the patients, community and staff
Maintains annual education requirements prior to due date.
Knowledge and implementation of standardized PPE regarding the prevention / transmission of infectious disease / isolation processes.
Other duties assigned