Care Partner PRN (Sango FSED) Days - Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician assists with direct patient care specific to the assigned unit, including EKGs, behavioral health observation, patient transfers and repositioning, and transporting patients, supplies, or specimens. The role also includes other duties needed to support optimal patient care and physician service, under the direction and supervision of professional nursing staff. The position is based at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital’s Sango FSED and is PRN, as needed. The unit operates Monday through Sunday, with a listed shift of 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM. The Care Partner supports patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards. The role provides patient care as directed and observed by an RN or LPN, assists with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards, and follows unit-specific policies, procedures, and regulations. The position requires effective communication, empathy, positive regard for patients and coworkers, adherence to annual education requirements, and knowledge and use of standardized PPE and isolation practices. The position works with limited supervision, follows written and oral instructions, and contributes to a collaborative care team. The role requires accountability, attention to quality and safety, effective use of organizational resources and technology, and openness to operational changes. A high school diploma or GED is listed, along with relevant work experience and an experience level of less than one year. The employer notes that the role may offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Relevant work experience; listed experience level is less than one year.
- Ability to work under limited supervision and follow written and oral instructions.
- Effective communication skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward patients and coworkers.
- Ability to comply with organizational and unit-specific policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Ability to meet annual education requirements.
- Knowledge and implementation of standardized PPE and infection prevention and isolation processes.
Responsibilities
- Assist with direct patient care specific to the assigned unit, including EKGs and behavioral health observation.
- Assist with patient transfers and repositioning.
- Transport patients, supplies, or specimens.
- Perform other duties as needed to support optimal patient care and physician service.
- Support patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
- Provide patient care under the direction and observation of an RN or LPN and assist with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards.
- Follow written and oral instructions and work under limited supervision.
- Communicate effectively and demonstrate empathy and unconditional positive regard toward patients and coworkers.
- Comply with organizational requirements, including unit-specific policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Complete annual education requirements by their due dates.
- Use standardized PPE and follow infection prevention, transmission prevention, and isolation processes.
- Contribute to colleague development, effective teamwork, service quality, safety, resource stewardship, and adaptation to change.
Benefits
- The role may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
