Care Partner - Cath Holding Room FT Day Shift 6:00 am - 6:30 pm (No Sundays)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

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 support for day-to-day patient care and clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner helps facilitate safe and efficient care and patient flow, communicates patient and family needs, and maintains unit supplies, equipment, and environmental standards. Additional duties may be assigned.

The position is with the Cath Holding Room Team 10 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a full-time day-shift role scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Shifts rotate throughout the week, there are no Sunday shifts, and set schedules are not available because schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs. The Care Partner works under the supervision of a licensed nurse and is expected to model CREDO behaviors.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Must 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 that includes all patient care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse chronological order, descriptions of patient care responsibilities and skills, hospital units worked if applicable, 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 delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Maintain unit environmental standards.
• Assist with day-to-day patient care and bedside responsibilities, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and clinical procedures.
• Follow work area standards to facilitate safe and efficient patient care and patient flow.
• Serve as a liaison to communicate and educate regarding patient and family needs.
• Maintain unit supplies, equipment, and environmental standards to support unit operations and patient flow.
• Document patient care using clinical applications.
• Set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, meet deadlines, and provide clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments.
• Report unsafe conditions and follow safety and regulatory requirements.
• Support colleagues and contribute to effective teamwork and communication.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
• Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized medical center.
• 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