Care Partner - Med/Surg 1N (Nights)
About The Position
Assists the nursing staff and patients with basic care needs, implementing orders, and evaluating care for various patients within the facility. Reports directly to the charge nurse and Clinical Director of the unit. This position works in conjunction with other members of nursing service, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families. It collaborates with various members of the healthcare team to ensure quality of care across the continuum. Requires the ability to be self-directed and quality focused. Interpersonal communication skills are a necessary function of this position. All internal or external candidates must upload an updated resume in Word or PDF format. Please ensure your resume includes the start and end dates (month and year) of any relevant positions you have held.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
- Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program (certificate of completion is necessary)
- Minimum of six months of previous experience as a care partner or nursing assistant/technician
- Current enrollment in a program of professional nursing LPN or RN and successful completion of the first semester of nursing school to include nursing fundamentals
Nice To Haves
- 1-year acute care experience
- Flexible availability for scheduling
- Professionalism
- Exceptional reliability
- Great communication skills
- Strong teamwork skills
- Significant emotional intelligence
Responsibilities
- Obtains vital signs, Intake and Outputs, and daily weights
- Reports any abnormal findings to the nurse and/or charge nurse
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, bathing, and toileting
- May transcribe physician orders, answers patient call lights and relays messages to staff in a timely manner
- May assist physicians with obtaining needed information on patients
- Adheres to practices and policies outlined to ensure patient safety and follows infection control standards
Benefits
- VUMC benefits are available on DAY ONE of employment!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
