What is VandyWorks?
VandyWorks is a very important tool for VUMC staff, helping them properly manage their schedules and workloads. It also helps VUMC to make sure that it has the formal staff in the right place at the right time to provide the best possible care to its patients. VandyWorks is a helpful tool and an excellent resource for both VUMC employees and supervisors. Because it helps to streamline the scheduling process, reduce workload, and ensure that VUMC has the staff it needs to provide the best possible care to its patients.
How to log in for VandyWorks?
To log in to VandyWorks, you will need to have a username and password. If you do not have a VandyWorks account, you will need to contact your manager or VandyWorks administrator to request one. Once you have your username and password, you can log in to the system by following these steps:
- Firstly, go to the VandyWorks website at www.vandyworks.com.
- After that, enter your VandyWorks username and password in the fields provided.
- Finally, enter the “Login” button.
If you are logging in from a Vanderbilt campus computer, you will be automatically logged in to this platform. You will be sent to the VUNetID login page if you are logging in from a non-Vanderbilt computer. After you are logged in to this platform, you will be able to access all of the features of this system, including self-scheduling, time off requests, reporting, and more.
Note: Please keep in mind that it is a secure system, so keep your username and password private. Do not share your username and password with anybody, and remember to log out of the system when you are finished using it.
Key Features
Some of the key features of VandyWorks include:
- Self-scheduling: Employees can use it to self-schedule their shifts, based on their availability and preferences. This assists to minimize the workload on managers and make sure that workers have a say in their own schedules.
- Time off requests: Employees can use this platform to request time off, such as vacation days, sick leave, and personal days. Managers can then approve or deny these requests.
- Reporting: It offers a number of reports for tracking employee schedules, time off, and other metrics. This information is utilized to optimize scheduling efficiency and determine areas where staffing may need to be balanced.
- Daily assignments: It allows employees to view their daily assignments, including their shift times, location, and patients. This helps employees to remain organized and ready for their shifts.
How VandyWorks Used at VUMC?
Here are some examples of how VandyWorks is used at VUMC:
- A nurse can use it to self-schedule her shifts for the week, based on her availability and preferences. She can also utilize this platform to seek time off, such as vacation days or illness.
- A manager can use it to view a report of all of the nurses’ schedules for the week. This information can be used to determine any locations where employees may need to be balanced.
- A patient can use it to view a list of all of the nurses who will be assigned to their care during their upcoming hospital stay.
To operate efficiently and effectively Vandyworks is an important tool for VUMC. It also helps to make sure that the correct staff members are in the right spot at the right time to deliver the best possible care to patients.
