Care Partner - 7N Cardiac & Vascular Stepdown FT Day Shift 06:45 - 19:15
About The Position
The Care Partner (Nursing Assistant) assists with patient care and maintains unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role provides hands-on bedside support and assists with clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection. Care Partners help deliver safe, efficient patient care, support patient flow, communicate patient and family needs, and maintain unit supplies, equipment, and patient-room standards. This is a full-time day-shift position with three 12-hour shifts per week, from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. The schedule rotates according to unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. Employees must attend daytime orientation during their first week, including those hired for night-shift or PRN roles. The position is with Vanderbilt Health’s 7N Cardiac & Vascular Stepdown unit in Nashville, Tennessee.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
- In addition to the education requirement, 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.
- Current resume that includes all patient-care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse chronological order, a clear description of patient-care responsibilities and skills, hospital units worked if applicable, and clinical rotations for nursing students; submit as a PDF or Word document.
- Attend daytime orientation during the first week of employment.
- Work a rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available.
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 and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assist with day-to-day delivery of patient care and bedside responsibilities, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.
- Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and patient flow by following work-area standards.
- Serve as a liaison for communication and education regarding patient and family needs.
- Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and unit environmental standards.
- Use clinical applications for patient documentation and perform interventions such as point-of-care testing and vital signs.
- Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, meet deadlines, and report patient-care assignment status clearly and accurately.
- Follow safety and regulatory requirements and report unsafe conditions.
- Additional duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- Meaningful work that impacts lives every day.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
- Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized medical center.
- A comprehensive benefits package which 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
