Care Partner - MCE Recovery Department - Part-Time 2nd Shift

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner assists with patient care and maintains unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role supports day-to-day care delivery, patient safety and flow, communication with patients and families, and upkeep of supplies, equipment, and patient-care spaces. Candidates should be compassionate and comfortable providing hands-on care and supporting clinical procedures, including venipuncture or blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.

This is a part-time role for 30 hours per week, working three 10-hour second-shift shifts from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Shifts rotate throughout the week, and schedules are set according to unit clinical staffing needs; set schedules are not available. Employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, must attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours in their first week of employment.

The position is in Vanderbilt Health’s MCE Recovery department in Nashville, Tennessee. The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) and one of the specified nursing education, training, or recent-care-experience pathways. Applicants must attach an up-to-date resume. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience, and at least one of the following: current enrollment in a professional nursing RN program with successful completion of the first semester, including nursing fundamentals clinical; graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year with certificate of completion; or at least one year of recent experience within the past two years as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach and comfort with hands-on patient care and supporting clinical procedures.
• Attach an up-to-date resume that includes all patient-care positions, month and year start/end dates, chronological order with the most recent position first, job responsibilities and patient-care skills, applicable hospital units, and nursing-student clinical rotations. Submit the resume as a Microsoft Word document or PDF.

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 maintain unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with day-to-day delivery of patient care.
• Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work-area standards.
• Serve as a liaison for communication and education related to patient and family needs.
• Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
• Provide hands-on care and support clinical procedures, including venipuncture or blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.

Benefits

• The comprehensive benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within a supportive environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED