Compassionate Behavioral Health Care Assistant

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a patient care associate for the VPH Adult I Program in Nashville. The role involves performing patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, providing emotional and physical support, and helping maintain a therapeutic environment within the clinical program.

The position includes facilitating basic nursing tasks, collecting data, aiding with activities of daily living, and contributing to patient progress discussions with the care

Qualifications

• Performs patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists with daily living activities as directed by RN.
• Supports creation of a therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical care per treatment plan, including vital signs, phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Collect data to assess patient strengths and limitations.
• Assist patients with showers, oral hygiene and daily living activities.
• Provide input to RN and other healthcare professionals on patient progress toward goals.
• Maintain a safe environment conducive to healing and health promotion.
• Orient new admissions to the program and establish a therapeutic relationship.
• Report safety concerns to the charge nurse promptly.
• Participate in gathering patients for groups and assist in co-leading groups.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Coping strategies

Growth & development

Patient documentation

Communication

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a patient care associate for the VPH Adult I Program in Nashville. The role involves performing patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, providing emotional and physical support, and helping maintain a therapeutic environment within the clinical program.

The position includes facilitating basic nursing tasks, collecting data, aiding with activities of daily living, and contributing to patient progress discussions with the care