Care Partner - Bedford Med/Surg PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Shelbyville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting in direct patient care specific to the unit assigned; EKG’s; Behavioral Health Observation; 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

EKG’s
Behavioral Health Observation
Assisting with patient transfers and repositioning
Transporting of patients, supplies, or specimens

Responsibilities

Supports patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards
Provides patient care based upon the nursing process in accordance with mission & vision, as directed and observed by the RN/LPN. Assists with procedures according to organizational/departmental standard
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.
Maintains annual education requirements prior to due date.
Knowledge and implementation of standardized PPE regarding the prevention / transmission of infectious disease / isolation processes.