Care Partner - Neuroscience Stepdown FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15
About The Position
The Care Partner assists with patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role provides hands-on care and supports clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, vital signs, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner contributes to safe, efficient patient care and patient flow, communicates patient and family needs, and maintains unit supplies, equipment, and patient-room standards. Additional duties may be assigned. The position is on the Neuroscience Stepdown unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. It is a full-time night-shift role, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. The schedule rotates based on unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. All employees, including night-shift staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
- In addition to the education requirement, meet one of these qualifications: 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.
- All candidates must upload a current resume.
- Resume must include all patient-care experience and start and end dates (month/year), be in reverse chronological order, and clearly describe patient-care responsibilities and skills.
- Resume must include hospital units worked, if applicable, and clinical rotations for nursing students.
- Resume must be submitted in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.
- Attend daytime orientation during the first week.
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, including bedside responsibilities and support for clinical procedures.
- Facilitate 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, patient rooms, and unit environmental standards.
- Document patient care using clinical applications.
- Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, meet deadlines, and prepare clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments.
- Follow safety and regulatory requirements, identify unsafe conditions, and report them to the appropriate person or department.
- Communicate and work effectively with colleagues, and provide guidance to entry-level co-workers.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- A comprehensive benefits package that 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
