Care Partner - Acute Care Surgical Stepdown Unit FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking compassionate, patient-focused Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) who are comfortable providing hands-on care and supporting clinical procedures, including venipuncture/blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside patient care responsibilities. Join the brand-new Acute Surgical Care Stepdown unit coming to 10N, a 31-bed stepdown unit offering a unique opportunity to help build a new team from the ground up. Nurses will provide a stepdown level of care to adult patients either awaiting surgery or recovering post-operatively. The unit features a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere. Patient Population Includes: Emergency General Surgery (EGS) Patients, Pre- and Post-Operative Surgical Patients, Trauma and Med-Surg Overflow.

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.
  • All Candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application.
  • Upload a current resume in Word or PDF format, including start and end dates (month & year) for all relevant positions.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of previous experience in a hospital setting
  • Flexible availability
  • Professionalism and reliability
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • High emotional intelligence

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.

Benefits

  • health
  • disability
  • retirement
  • wellness offerings
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