Care Partner - Medical CVICU FT Day Shift 06:45 - 19:15
About The Position
Care Partner (Nursing Assistant) in the Medical CVICU, assisting with patient care and maintaining unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role includes hands-on bedside care and support for clinical procedures such as blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vital signs. The Care Partner helps ensure safe and 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. This is a full-time day-shift position with three 12-hour shifts per week, scheduled from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM. The schedule rotates according to unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. All employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, attend daytime orientation during their first week. Applicants must upload a current resume meeting the stated application requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
- In addition to the education requirement, one of the following is required: 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 past two years) as a Care Partner, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician.
- Current resume submitted with the application. It must include all patient-care experience; start and end dates (month/year) for each position; reverse chronological order; clear descriptions of patient-care responsibilities and skills; hospital units worked, if applicable; and clinical rotations for nursing students. Resume must be submitted in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.
- Ability to perform basic clinical interventions and patient documentation, and to set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and courteously, work with colleagues, serve patients compassionately, and adapt to change.
- Availability for a rotating day-shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week; set schedules are not available.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience.
- Flexible availability.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Maintain unit environmental standards and set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
- Support clinical procedures and bedside responsibilities, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vital signs.
- Follow work-area standards to facilitate efficient and safe patient care and patient flow.
- Communicate and educate patients and families about their needs, and serve as a liaison for that communication.
- Maintain supplies and equipment to support unit operations and patient flow.
- Document patient care using clinical applications.
- Organize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, meet deadlines, and provide clear and accurate status reports.
- Follow safety and regulatory requirements, report unsafe conditions, and uphold Vanderbilt CREDO behaviors.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
- Comprehensive benefits package, which 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
