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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner assists with patient care and maintaining unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role supports day-to-day care delivery, safe and efficient patient flow, communication and education for patients and families, and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards. Care Partners are expected to provide hands-on care and support clinical procedures such as venipuncture and blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside care responsibilities. This is a full-time night-shift position on the Cardiac Stepdown unit, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. Shifts rotate throughout the week; set schedules are not available, as schedules depend on unit clinical staffing needs. Employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, must attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours in their first week.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
  • Meet 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.
  • Attach a current resume to the application. It must list all patient care positions with month and year start and end dates, in reverse chronological order, describe responsibilities and patient care skills, identify hospital units worked on when applicable, and include nursing-student clinical rotations when applicable. Submit 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 patient care and maintain unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Assist with the day-to-day delivery of patient care.
  • Support efficient and safe patient care and 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.
  • Provide hands-on bedside care and support clinical procedures, including venipuncture or blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for growth and advancement.
  • A benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.
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