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:
CLINICAL COMPETENCIES (Novice): Demonstrates competence with interventions (such as point of care testing, vital signs, etc.) in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
CARE PARTNER PATIENT DOCUMENTATION (Novice): Independently works with clinical applications for patient documentation.
ENVIRONMENT OF CARE (Novice): Demonstrates ability to set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training,
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
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:
7JAT Pulmonary Med Stepdown 20
Job Summary:
Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
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**All Candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application. **
Why Vanderbilt Health?
Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is more than a workplace-it's a community driven by a shared mission: to advance health and wellness through world-class patient care, education, and research.
Here, you'll find:
Purpose: Every role contributes to something bigger than yourself.
Growth: Your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged.
Belonging: We celebrate individuality and create an environment where everyone can thrive.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that never settles for "good enough," Vanderbilt is the place for you.
About the Department:
The environment in the Adult Pulmonary Stepdown Unit is exciting, dynamic, and team-oriented. We care for adult patients aged 18 to 100+ who are being treated for post-lung transplant procedures after transfer from the CVICU, post-lung transplant patients being admitted for complications, pulmonary-hypertension, post-endoscopic lung volume reduction procedures, interstitial lung disease exacerbations, patients listed for lung transplant requiring hospital admission, and ECMO graduates.
Our patient population is unique because of the complicated range of conditions that require a multifaceted approach to our patient care.
Your Schedule:
Full-Time Day Shift - 6:45 am - 7:15 pm (three 12-hour shifts/week)
Shifts rotate throughout the week
Note: Set schedules are not available. Schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs.
What You Need to Qualify:
Required :
High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) AND one of the following:
Current enrollment in a professional nursing RN program with successful completion of the first semester ( including nursing fundamentals clinical ), or
Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate of completion required ), or
Minimum of one year of recent experience ( within the past two years ) as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician.
Preferred:
One year of previous experience in a hospital setting
Flexible availability
Professionalism and reliability
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
High emotional intelligence
Why You'll Love Working Here
Be part of a nationally recognized medical center.
Work alongside passionate professionals who care deeply about patients and each other.
Opportunities for growth and advancement within a supportive environment.
Ready to Apply?
Current Vanderbilt employees: Apply via the internal job board in Workday. Search for "internal jobs", enter your work information manually and upload your resume.
All Candidates: Upload a current resume in Word or PDF format, including start and end dates (month & year) for all relevant positions.
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