Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nurse Asst Cert (CNA) (Emergency Department, Tullahoma)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States, 37388
Overview
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Located in Nashville, Tennessee, VUMC is a community focused on teaching, discovery, and patient care. Vanderbilt Health strives to create an environment where everyone can thrive and where uniqueness is valued. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through patient care, education, and research.
Job Summary Assists the nursing staff and patients with basic care needs, implements orders, and evaluates care for various patients within the facility. Reports directly to the charge nurse and Clinical Director of the unit. Works with other members of the nursing service, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families 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.
Key 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, answer patient call lights, and relay messages to staff in a timely manner
May assist physicians with obtaining needed information on patients
Adheres to practices and policies to ensure patient safety and follows infection control standards
Technical Capabilities
Environment of Care (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience or training with setup and maintenance of patient exam rooms, supplies and equipment.
Care Partner Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience or training with clinical applications for patient documentation.
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. Prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on projects and assignments.
Core Accountabilities
Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance.
Problem Solving/Complexity: Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems.
Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, processes, and procedures relevant to the job.
Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
Core Capabilities
Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others; builds and maintains relationships; communicates effectively to support service delivery.
Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion; solves complex problems; offers meaningful advice and support.
Ensuring High Quality: Performs excellent work; fulfills safety and regulatory requirements.
Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability; stewards organizational resources; makes data-driven decisions.
Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas; applies technology; adapts to change.
Position Qualifications
Responsibilities
Certifications
Work Experience: Relevant work experience
Experience Level: Less than 1 year
Education: High School Diploma or GED
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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Medical Practices and Hospitals
We’re not including external referrals, job alerts, or search prompts within the refined description.
Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications of the role and does not include non-essential marketing text.
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Job Summary Assists the nursing staff and patients with basic care needs, implements orders, and evaluates care for various patients within the facility. Reports directly to the charge nurse and Clinical Director of the unit. Works with other members of the nursing service, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families 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.
Key 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, answer patient call lights, and relay messages to staff in a timely manner
May assist physicians with obtaining needed information on patients
Adheres to practices and policies to ensure patient safety and follows infection control standards
Technical Capabilities
Environment of Care (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience or training with setup and maintenance of patient exam rooms, supplies and equipment.
Care Partner Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience or training with clinical applications for patient documentation.
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. Prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on projects and assignments.
Core Accountabilities
Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance.
Problem Solving/Complexity: Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems.
Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, processes, and procedures relevant to the job.
Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
Core Capabilities
Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others; builds and maintains relationships; communicates effectively to support service delivery.
Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion; solves complex problems; offers meaningful advice and support.
Ensuring High Quality: Performs excellent work; fulfills safety and regulatory requirements.
Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability; stewards organizational resources; makes data-driven decisions.
Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas; applies technology; adapts to change.
Position Qualifications
Responsibilities
Certifications
Work Experience: Relevant work experience
Experience Level: Less than 1 year
Education: High School Diploma or GED
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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Medical Practices and Hospitals
We’re not including external referrals, job alerts, or search prompts within the refined description.
Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications of the role and does not include non-essential marketing text.
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