Care Partner - Acute Care Clinic - 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Care Partner assists with patient care and maintains unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role supports day-to-day patient care, safe and efficient patient flow, communication and education for patients and families, and unit operations through upkeep of supplies, equipment, and the care environment. Additional duties may be assigned. The position calls for novice-level clinical skills, including interventions such as point-of-care testing and taking vital signs, and the ability to use clinical applications for patient documentation. The Care Partner helps set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment, organizes assigned work, anticipates basic resource needs, and adapts to changes while meeting expectations. The role also involves modeling CREDO behaviors, supporting colleagues, providing guidance to entry-level coworkers, and delivering compassionate, safe, high-quality service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Less than one year of relevant work experience.
Ability to assist with patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Ability to use clinical applications for patient documentation.
Ability to perform clinical interventions such as point-of-care testing and taking vital signs.

Responsibilities

Assist with delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Maintain unit environmental standards.
Support day-to-day delivery of patient care.
Promote efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
Serve as a liaison for communication and education related to patient and family needs.
Maintain supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards to support unit operations and patient flow.
Use clinical applications for patient documentation.
Perform clinical interventions such as point-of-care testing and taking vital signs.
Set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
Organize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, and prepare clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments.
Support colleagues and provide guidance to entry-level coworkers.
Follow safety and regulatory requirements and report unsafe conditions.