Why Vanderbilt University Medical Center
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedProvides advanced patient care, conducts groundbreaking biomedical research, and trains future healthcare professionals through its academic medical center and teaching hospitals.
- Patient Services - See Schedule O Form 990, Part III, Line 4a$5.75B spent in FY2024
- Academic and Scientific Research - See Schedule O Form 990, Part III, Line 4b$1.09B spent in FY2024
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FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenDiscover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.
Organization: VHCS Clinical - Private Duty Job Summary: The Personal Support Assistant (PSA) provides hands-on, non medical care to adults in their homes, supporting activities of daily living (ADLs) and select health related tasks permitted under agency policy. PSAs work independently in the home and follow individualized care plans to promote patient safety, comfort, and functional independence. This role requires successful completion of the agency’s internal PSA licensure program. The PSA collaborates with supervisors and communicates changes in patient condition promptly to ensure high-quality, coordinated care. .
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide hands-on ADL support including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinence care, and safe meal assistance for adults requiring physical support. Perform limited health-related tasks such as cueing for medication routines, supporting simple mobility exercises, and assisting with safe transfers using agency-approved techniques. Independently deliver in-home care following the patient’s service plan and adapt tasks as needed to maintain safety while remaining within PSA scope. Observe and report meaningful changes in patient condition, behavior, functional status, or home environment to the assigned supervisor in a timely and accurate manner.
Implement safety and risk‑reduction practices such as fall‑prevention strategies, proper body mechanics, and techniques for supporting adults with decreased mobility. Maintain accurate service documentation according to agency standards and state requirements, ensuring real-time or same-day completion of visit records. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Patient Care - Advanced Support (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in hands-on ADL care and mobility assistance for adults with varying levels of physical dependence. Safety & Risk Management (Intermediate): Applies safe transfer techniques, environmental safety checks, and fall-prevention strategies in the home setting.
Observation & Condition Reporting (Intermediate): Identifies and communicates meaningful changes in physical, behavioral, or functional status to the supervisor promptly and clearly. Care Plan Implementation (Foundational - Intermediate): Follows structured care plans accurately and prioritizes tasks independently while…
About Vanderbilt University Medical Center
From its Form 990- Budget $8.67B · Health Care
- Staff 38,678 · founded 2015
- Pays its leaders $1.7M–$14.7M (12 reported)
- Open jobs 300 · Jobs at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Full 990 report