Care Partner - Ortho/Ortho Trauma FT Day Shift 06:45 - 19:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner (Nursing Assistant) assists with patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role provides hands-on bedside care and supports clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other patient-care responsibilities. The Care Partner helps deliver day-to-day care, supports safe and efficient patient flow, communicates and helps educate patients and families about their needs, and maintains unit supplies, equipment, and environmental standards.

The role is in Orthopaedics Team 10 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The schedule is a day shift from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with three 12-hour shifts per week and a rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. All employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, attend daytime orientation during their first week. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• In addition to the high school diploma/GED or equivalent experience, meet 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 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.
• Upload a current resume when applying. The resume must include all patient-care experience, start and end dates in month/year format, reverse chronological order, descriptions of patient-care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and nursing-student clinical rotations. Submit the resume in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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 patient flow by following work-area standards.
• Serve as a liaison for communication and education concerning patient and family needs.
• Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
• Use clinical applications to document patient care and perform interventions such as point-of-care testing and vital signs.
• Set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

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