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Job description
Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world‑class care to the people of the Mid‑South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.
Organization:
Myelosuppression/Stem Cell 40
Job Summary:
Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Why Vanderbilt Health?
At Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, you'll join a team dedicated to advancing health through exceptional patient care, education, and research.
What we offer:
Meaningful work that impacts lives every day
Professional growth and development opportunities
An inclusive, supportive workplace culture
The opportunity to work at a nationally recognized medical center
Schedule
PRN Night Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
PRN staff are required to work a minimum of four 12-hour shifts every six weeks; however, candidates may be required to commit to a full‑time orientation period (two/three 12-hour shifts per week) for the first 4 weeks of employment.
All employees, including Night Shift and PRN staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week
Qualifications
Required
High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent experience) and one of the following: Current enrollment in an RN program with successful completion of the first semester and nursing fundamentals clinical
Graduation from a Nursing Assistant/Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate required)
At least 1 year of recent experience (within the last 2 years) as a Care Partner, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician
Preferred
Previous hospital experience
Flexible availability
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach
Application Requirements
Be current and include all patient care experience
Include start and end dates (month/year) for each position
Be in reverse chronological order
Clearly describe patient care responsibilities and skills
Include hospital units worked, if applicable
Include clinical rotations for nursing students
Learn More
Patient care areas at Vanderbilt University Hospital:
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Assists with day to day delivery of patient care.
Facilitates efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
Serves as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
Supports unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment and unit environmental standards.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Technical Capabilities
Environment of Care (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience or training working with set up and maintenance of patient exam rooms, supplies and equipment.
Care Partner Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience or training working with clinical applications for patient documentation.
Clinical Competencies (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency to assist and perform clinical care including but not limited to vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration and point of care testing as directed by unit standards.
Planning & Organizing (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and responsibilities. Appropriately matches equipment, and capital resources to task demands. Prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on projects and assignments.
Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do, helping us be the World leader in advancing personalized health. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High‑achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.
Core Accountabilities
Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
Core Capabilities
Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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Worksite address
nashville, TN, 37247, US
Who can apply
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