Care Partner Med Surg 2 North FT Nights
| Company | Vanderbilt Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Lebanon, TN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
- Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program (certificate of completion necessary)
- Minimum of six months of previous experience as a care partner or nursing assistant/technician
- Current enrollment in a program of professional nursing LPN or RN and successful completion of the first semester of nursing school to include nursing fundamentals
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, answers patient call lights and relays 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-year acute care experience
- Flexible availability for scheduling
- Professionalism
- Exceptional reliability
- Great communication skills
- Strong teamwork skills
- Significant emotional intelligence