Care Partner - Adult Float Pool FT Days and Nights Available

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: VUH Inpatient Float Pool Job Summary: Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. . All Candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application. Join Our Elite Care Team at Vanderbilt! Are you a highly skilled and experienced Care Partner with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care? If you have acute care experience and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want YOU on our team! About the Adult Float Pool Become part of the VUMC Adult Float Pool community , where flexibility meets opportunity! Work Across 37 Units: From Med-Surg to Stepdown and ICU, you’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and clinical settings. Expand Your Skills: Develop a broad skill set and deepen your expertise in acute care. Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values communication, teamwork, and mutual support. In this role, you will: Administer Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Take and record vital signs Perform lab draws Conduct acute checks Place Foley catheters and perform straight catheterizations Coming soon: Assist with wound care You’ll play a critical role in supporting licensed nurses and ensuring the highest standards of patient care across our diverse units. Why Vanderbilt? VUMC Benefits start on Day One! We care for our team members with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Career Growth Ladder Opportunities

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) AND one of the following:
Current enrollment in a professional nursing RN program with successful completion of the first semester (including nursing fundamentals clinical), or
Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate of completion required), or
Minimum of one year of recent experience (within the past two years) as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician.
2+ years of recent (within the last 6 months) direct patient care in a hospital environment.
The successful candidate will have current experience in Med/Surg and/or ICU.

Responsibilities

Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Assists with day to day delivery of patient care.
Facilitates efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
Serves as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
Supports unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment and unit environmental standards.