Compassionate Care Partner — Patient Support Specialist

Montgomery College; Lebanon (TN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a non-licensed nursing support role to assist the nursing staff and patients with basic care needs. The position reports to the unit's charge nurse and Clinical Director, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality care across the continuum.

The role requires self-direction and a quality-focused mindset, with responsibilities spanning vital signs, daily weights, ADLs, and timely communication with staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Less than 1 year.

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 to ensure patient safety and follows infection control standards.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a non-licensed nursing support role to assist the nursing staff and patients with basic care needs. The position reports to the unit's charge nurse and Clinical Director, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality care across the continuum.

The role requires self-direction and a quality-focused mindset, with responsibilities spanning vital signs, daily weights, ADLs, and timely communication with staff.