Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.
Care Partner - Med/Surg (Wilson County)
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
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Organization Med/Surg 2 North
Job Summary 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.
Position Hours Three (3) 12‑hour shifts: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m. Rotating based on unit need. No specific workdays or days off can be guaranteed.
Department Summary We care for adult patients who are being treated for chest pain, CHF, arrhythmias, pulmonary edema, DVT, PE, COPD, TIA / Stroke, kidney disease, diabetes, sepsis, and other medical issues. Our patients are unique because they have a wide variety of diagnoses, each needing specialized care.
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 outlined to ensure patient safety and follows infection control standards.
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.
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.
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 procedures 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 and builds and maintains relationships.
Communicates Effectively: Opensly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion, solves routine problems, offers meaningful advice and support, ensures high quality, fulfills safety and regulatory requirements, manages resources effectively, and fosters innovation.
Position Qualifications Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience – 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.
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: 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 Med/Surg 2 North
Job Summary 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.
Position Hours Three (3) 12‑hour shifts: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m. Rotating based on unit need. No specific workdays or days off can be guaranteed.
Department Summary We care for adult patients who are being treated for chest pain, CHF, arrhythmias, pulmonary edema, DVT, PE, COPD, TIA / Stroke, kidney disease, diabetes, sepsis, and other medical issues. Our patients are unique because they have a wide variety of diagnoses, each needing specialized care.
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 outlined to ensure patient safety and follows infection control standards.
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.
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.
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 procedures 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 and builds and maintains relationships.
Communicates Effectively: Opensly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion, solves routine problems, offers meaningful advice and support, ensures high quality, fulfills safety and regulatory requirements, manages resources effectively, and fosters innovation.
Position Qualifications Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience – 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.
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