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**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 diverse 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 recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and 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.
**Organization:**
PHO
**Job Summary:**
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This rewarding role in our Pediatric Hematology and Oncology will work a FT Night position with rotating weekends and holidays.
The Vanderbilt Pediatric Inpatient Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant unit cares for pediatric patients ranging from newborns to 24 years of age who are being treated for hematologic and oncologic disorders, including stem cell transplant patients. The environment on our unit is inclusive, team-oriented, and infused with high-quality, passionate care.
Our patients are unique because they leave a lasting impression on our hearts and make us realize that regardless of the odds, you must continue to fight. Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is regionally ranked #1 in Tennessee and #1 in the Southeast by U. S. News & World Report!
One of the perks of working on our unit is that we administer numerous complementary therapies that differentiate us from other programs. Our unit also continuously scores very high on patient satisfaction in reference to teamwork. It is also a blessing to care for the best patient population.
Critically important qualifications:
Professionalism
Exceptional reliability
Great communication skills
Strong teamwork skills
Significant emotional intelligence for the patient population
Flexible availability for scheduling
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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Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ 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, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering environment of care services while requiring some support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate peers by setting the example, giving technical support, providing leadership, and generally elevating the level of performance of others while on the job. Models CREDO behaviors.
+ PLANNING & ORGANIZING (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, participates in goal setting, 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 patient care assignments. Address problems and obstacles before they arise. Adapt to changes in major assignments while maintaining expectations. Understands and identifies with the basic goals and values of the organization.
Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do, helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.
**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 procedure 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.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions
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