Care Partner - Pulmonary Stepdown FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15
About The Position
The Care Partner assists with patient care and maintaining unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role provides hands-on bedside support and helps with clinical procedures such as blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection. Care Partners contribute to day-to-day patient care, safe and efficient patient flow, communication with patients and families, and the upkeep of unit supplies, equipment, and patient environments. The position is full-time on a night schedule of 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with three 12-hour shifts per week. Scheduling 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. Additional duties may be assigned. The role is based in the Pulmonary Medicine Stepdown unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Applicants must submit a current resume that includes complete patient-care experience and follows the specified formatting and content requirements.
Requirements
- 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.
- Submit a current resume that includes all patient-care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse chronological order, clear descriptions of patient-care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and clinical rotations for nursing students.
- 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 the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Maintain unit environmental standards, including patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
- Assist with day-to-day patient care and bedside responsibilities, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.
- Support clinical procedures and demonstrate competence with interventions such as point-of-care testing and vital signs.
- Facilitate safe and efficient 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 the unit environment.
- Document patient care using clinical applications.
- Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, and communicate accurate status reports.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- 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
