Lifeguard PRN
JOB SUMMARY :
To maintain a safe aquatic environment for patients and members of the
Dayani Center. To initiate a rescue or assist in a medical or physical
emergency.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assists in maintaining a safe aquatic environment that meets state and Davidson County Health Department standards.
- Checks and adjusts pool chemicals to meet Metro Health Department standards
- Logs chemicals in book, according to Metro Health Department standards
- Makes sure that pool surface and pool deck are clean and clear of clutter.
- Checks pool pump room twice during shift and reports any problems/concerns to AFO
- Determines when pool should be closed due to weather/ maintenance situations
- Keeps vigilant watch over pool area during shift, making sure all pool users enter and exit the pool safely
- Assists patients using the lift to enter/exit the pool
- Assist therapy/aquatics staff in setting up and replacing equipment, as necessary
- Ensures that all pool users are logged in and that log-in book is up to date
- Communicates with AFO to make sure that all shifts are covered in case of illness or scheduled vacation
- Makes sure that all pool users follow Dayani policies and procedures while in the aquatics area
- Interacts with members and patients and provides the best customer service possible.
- Is well-informed of aquatics programs and classes and can answer questions relating to these areas
- Makes sure that the natatorium area is well stocked with clean towels and that used towel bin is emptied regularly
- Makes sure that pool temperature is at an optimal level for aquatic exercise, as set by the AFO
- Records pool temperatures and chemical readings on the member blackboard in the natatorium
UNIT SUMMARY :
Vanderbilt Orthopaedics is Tennessee's leading provider of orthopedic care, trusted by professional and collegiate athletes, including the Nashville Predators, Nashville Sounds, Nashville Soccer Club and the Vanderbilt Commodores. Patients from elite athletes to weekend warriors choose Vanderbilt to care for their muscles, bones and joints. We are ranked among the top orthopedics programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is ranked the #1 adult hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville. Our orthopedic specialists are national leaders in research and innovative treatments.
Vanderbilt Orthopaedics cares for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal injuries, chronic conditions, deformities or trauma. This clinic sees approximately 60,000 patients per year and has the following specialty areas: Trauma, Oncology, Foot & Ankle, Podiatry, Total Joint Reconstruction and Preservation, Spine, Sports Medicine, Hand, General and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Our team includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, cast techs, medical assistants, athletic trainers, patient service specialists, managers and supervisors.
POSITION SHIFT:
Clinic Hours (Monday - Friday) on a PRN basis
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VUMC Recent Accomplishments
Because 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 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
- Healthcare's Most Wired: Among the nation's 100 "most-wired" hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.
- Becker's Hospital Review: named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.
- The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
- American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
- Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
- National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement
- Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6 th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.
