Care Partner, 9S Surgical Specialties Day Shift 06:45-19:15
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Care Partner for the 9S Surgical Specialties Unit. This role involves assisting with patient care and maintaining unit standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The Surgical Specialties Unit is a 22-bed general acute care inpatient adult unit specializing in post-operative surgical patients, including urologic surgery, oncology-endocrine surgery, emergency general surgery, plastics, and head & neck surgery. VUMC is a community dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research, fostering an environment where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and individuality is celebrated.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
- Current enrollment in a professional nursing RN program with successful completion of the first semester (including nursing fundamentals clinical), OR Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate of completion required), OR Minimum of one year of recent experience (within the past two years) as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician.
- All Candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application.
- Upload a current resume in Word or PDF format, including start and end dates (month & year) for all relevant positions.
Nice To Haves
- One year of previous experience in a hospital setting
- Flexible availability
- Professionalism and reliability
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- High emotional intelligence
Responsibilities
- Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assists with day-to-day delivery of patient care.
- Facilitates efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
- Serves as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
- Supports unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
