Care Partner - TVC 2 Observation Stepdown Unit - FT Day Shift 06:45 - 19:15
About The Position
The Care Partner assists with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role provides hands-on support with day-to-day patient care and clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vital signs. The Care Partner helps maintain safe and efficient patient care and flow, communicates with patients and families, and supports unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and the patient care environment. The position is in the TVC2 Observation Stepdown Unit at Vanderbilt Health. It is a full-time day-shift role with three 12-hour shifts per week, scheduled from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM. The schedule rotates based on unit staffing needs, and set schedules are not available. Employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. Additional duties may be assigned. Candidates must submit a current resume that includes all patient-care experience, month/year dates for each position, patient-care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and nursing-student clinical rotations. Resumes must be in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
- Meet one of the following: current enrollment in an RN program with successful completion of the first semester and nursing fundamentals clinical; graduation from a Nursing Assistant/Aide Training Program within the past year with certificate; or at least one year of recent experience within the last two years as a Care Partner, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician.
- Submit a current resume in PDF or Word format with all patient-care experience, month/year employment dates, clearly described patient-care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and nursing-student clinical rotations.
- Availability for a rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available.
- Attend daytime orientation during the first week, including employees scheduled for night shift or PRN.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience.
- Flexible availability.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Maintain unit environmental standards and help set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
- Assist with the day-to-day delivery of patient care, including bedside responsibilities and clinical procedures such as blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vital signs.
- Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and patient flow by following work-area standards.
- Serve as a liaison for communication and education concerning patient and family needs.
- Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards.
- Document patient care using clinical applications.
- Organize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, and communicate the status of patient care assignments.
- Follow safety and regulatory requirements and report unsafe conditions.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- The job posting describes a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
