Vanderbilt University Medical Center-posted 1 day ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Nashville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: PCA Team 1 Job Summary: Assigned to a patient under a healthcare provider’s orders within a hospital setting. Performs tasks that enables the client to feel personal comfort and safety as a key member of the health care team. Responsible for observing the client, monitoring for behavioral issues, fall risks, disorientation, etc., and reporting observations to the licensed healthcare team. . Position Hours 12-hour shifts 24 or 36 hours per week

  • Remains close to the patient at all time, and calls for help immediately if any risk to the patient is identified.
  • Recognizes acute changes in patient safety conditions.
  • Contacts a member of the healthcare team to report any change in condition or observations made.
  • Supports patient care under the direction and direct observation of the healthcare team (such as assisting with linen changes, meal tray preparation, and filling of water pitchers).
  • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
  • Relevant Work Experience
  • Experience Level: Less than 1 year
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED
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