Care Partner - Pulmonary Stepdown FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner assists with the delivery of patient care and maintains unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position is based in the Pulmonary Medicine Stepdown unit and provides hands-on patient care and support for clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities. The role supports safe and efficient patient care and patient flow, communicates and educates patients and families about their needs, and helps maintain unit supplies, equipment, and the care environment. The position is full-time on a night-shift schedule, with three 12-hour shifts per week from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. The schedule rotates based on unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. All employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. Applicants must upload a current resume that includes all patient-care experience, dates of employment, responsibilities and skills, and applicable hospital units or nursing-student clinical rotations. The resume must be in reverse chronological order and submitted as a PDF or Word document; screenshots are not accepted.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience, and 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 (certificate required); or at least one year of recent experience within the last two years as a Care Partner, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician.
  • High school diploma or GED is listed as required in the position qualifications.
  • Submit a current resume in PDF or Word format, in reverse chronological order, including patient-care experience, month/year start and end dates, clearly described patient-care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and nursing-student clinical rotations.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous hospital experience.
  • Flexible availability.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the day-to-day 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.
  • Support clinical procedures and bedside care, 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, and unit environmental standards.
  • Document patient care using clinical applications.
  • Perform assigned work in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements, reporting unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
  • 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.
  • Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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