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CarePartner, Clinical Observation UnitSIGN-ONBONUS for qualified candidates!Your Role:Assist with the delivery of patient care and
maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed
nurse.For
more information regarding the physical requirements and environmental
conditions for this job, please click here at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/work-at-vanderbilt/requirements/nursing1.pdf .Unit SummaryTVC
Observation Unit, also known as (TOBS), is an exciting fast-paced 35 bed unit
located on the first floor of the TVC clinic. All rooms are private and
are centrally monitored if clinically indicated.As an Observation unit we are dedicated to our patients by providing
quality care with attention to clinical expertise, evidence based practice,
patient safety and positive outcomes.About the TVC Observation unit:Patient PopulationOur patient population includes, but is not limited to care of the adult
patient with a variety of medical diagnoses of the pulmonary, gastrointestinal,
renal, endocrine system, infectious disease, other medical conditions, cardiac
and minor surgeries. Patients on our unit may have an average length of
stay of 48 hours to four days. As an Observation Unit at Vanderbilt
Medical Center, we are dedicated to our patients by providing quality care with
attention to clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, patient safety and
positive outcomes. We utilize an interdisciplinary team approach along the
continuum of care in an effort to provide balance for the physical, emotional,
mental, and spiritual needs for every patient and their family.StaffingThe Leadership team is comprised of a Unit Manager and 2 Clinical Staff Leaders.
The unit also shares the support of a Nursing Education Specialist, and
Administrative Assistant.The staff is comprised of Registered Nurses, Care Partners, and Medical
Receptionists.Nursing assignments are determined by both acuity and patient census, staffing
ratios are 1:5, but may require 1:6. Care partners routinely have an 11 patient
assignment.Position Shift:· Full-time,
nights (7p-7a)Discover VanderbiltUniversity 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. It is a place where your diversity — of culture, thinking, learning
and leading — 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.Click
Here To View The VUMC Promise of DiscoveryVUMC RecentAccomplishmentsBecause we are committed to providing
the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent
accomplishments:· US News & World Report: #1 Hospital in
Tennessee, #1 Health Care Provider in Nashville, #1 Audiology ( Bill Wilkerson Center at http://www.vanderbilthealth.com/billwilkerson/ ), 9 adult and 9 pediatric
clinical specialties ranked among the nation's best, #15 Education and Training· Truven Health Analytics: among the top 100
hospitals in the US· Becker's Hospital Review: one of the
"100 Greatest Hospitals in America"· The Leapfrog Group: grade
"A" in Hospital Safety Score· National Institutes of Health: among the top 10
grant awardees for medical research in the US· American Association for the Advancement ofScience: 12 faculty
members elected fellows in 2014· Magnet Recognition Program: Vanderbilt nurses
are the only group honored in Tennessee· Nashville Business Journal: Middle
Tennessee's healthiest employer· American Hospital Association: among the 100
"Most Wired" medical systems in the UScaHigh School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) and Other : 1) Current enrollment in a program of professional nursing RN and successful completion of first semester of nursing school to include nursing fundamentals clinical, or 2) Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program, or 3) Min of one year previous experience as a care partner or nursing assistant/technician.Physical Requirements/Strengths needed & Physical Demands:
Heavy Work category requiring exertion of 50 to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 10 to 20 lbs. of force continually to move objects.
Movement
Occasional: Lifting over 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects from one level to another, includes upward pulling over 35 lbs, with help of coworkers or assistive device
Occasional: Carrying under 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device.
Occasional: Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles
Occasional: Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs/ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Occasional: Kneeling:Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.
Occasional: Crouching/Squatting: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.
Occasional: Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.
Occasional: Fingering: Picking, pinching, gripping, working primarily with fingers requiring fine manipulation.
Frequent: Sitting: Remaining in seated position
Frequent: Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving.
Frequent: Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another
Frequent: Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.
Frequent: Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or maneuvering self, patient and equipment simultaneously while working in large and small spaces
Frequent: Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders.
Frequent: Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.
Frequent: Bimanual Dexterity: Requiring the use of both hands.
Continuous: Walking: Moving about on foot.
Sensory
Frequent: Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information.
Continuous: Auditory: Perceiving the variances of sounds, tones and pitches and able to focus on single source of auditory information
Continuous: Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision.
Continuous: Smell: Ability to detect and identify odors.
Continuous: Feeling: Ability to perceive size, shape, temperature, texture by touch with fingertips.
Environmental Conditions
Occasional: Chemicals and Gasses: Medications, cleaning chemicals, oxygen, other medical gases used in work area.
Frequent: Pathogens: Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contagious illnesses.
Job Care Partner/CNA/CNTOrganization: TVC Observation Nights 200348Title: Care Partner, Clinical Observation Unit, full-time, nights - SIGN-ON BONUS for qualified candidates!Location: TN-Nashville-The Vanderbilt Clinic (TVC)Requisition ID: 1901086Vanderbilt University Medical Center is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.
