Care Partner - 6N Cardiology Stepdown FT Day Shift 06:45 - 19:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner assists with the delivery of 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, vital signs, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner helps maintain safe and efficient patient care and flow, communicates patient and family needs, and supports unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and environmental standards. The position is full-time on the 6N Cardiology Stepdown unit, with a day shift of 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Employees work three 12-hour shifts per week on 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. The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) and one of the specified nursing education or recent patient-care experience pathways. Applicants must submit a current resume that includes patient-care experience, dates, relevant responsibilities and skills, and other applicable details in PDF or Word format. The role involves novice-level clinical competencies, patient documentation, environment-of-care responsibilities, planning and organizing work, and modeling CREDO behaviors. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
  • 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.
  • Current resume including all patient-care experience, start and end dates in month/year, reverse chronological order, patient-care responsibilities and skills, hospital units if applicable, and clinical rotations for nursing students.
  • Resume must be submitted in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach; dependable and professional conduct.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a team.
  • Ability to perform clinical interventions and patient documentation, and to set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous hospital experience.
  • Flexible availability.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with day-to-day delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Support clinical procedures and bedside responsibilities, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and vital signs.
  • 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.
  • Maintain unit supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and environmental standards.
  • Document patient care using clinical applications.
  • Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, meet deadlines, and communicate accurate status reports on patient-care assignments.
  • Follow safety and regulatory requirements and report unsafe conditions.
  • Model CREDO behaviors and support colleagues through effective communication and teamwork.

Benefits

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