Care Partner - 9N Surgical Stepdown FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner assists with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role provides hands-on patient care and supports clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, vital signs, point-of-care testing, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner also supports patient documentation, unit operations, supplies, equipment, patient-room setup, and patient flow. The role serves as a liaison for communication and education about patient and family needs and follows work-area standards to facilitate safe, efficient care.

The position is in Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s 9N Surgical Stepdown unit. The schedule is a rotating night shift from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week. Schedules are based on unit staffing needs, and set schedules are unavailable. Employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. A current resume must be uploaded with the application.

The successful candidate demonstrates compassionate, patient-centered service, effective communication and teamwork, accountability, sound organization, and the ability to adapt to changing assignments. The role requires working with clinical documentation applications and maintaining patient rooms, supplies, and equipment, with some support and instruction as needed. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• In addition to the high school diploma/GED requirement, 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.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Professional and reliable approach.
• Current resume including patient-care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse chronological ordering, and descriptions of patient-care responsibilities and skills; include hospital units worked if applicable and clinical rotations for nursing students. Submit in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience.
• Flexible availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Support clinical procedures and bedside responsibilities, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, vital signs, and point-of-care testing.
• Follow work-area standards to facilitate safe and efficient patient care and patient flow.
• Communicate with patients and families and help convey their needs and provide education.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and unit environmental standards.
• Use clinical applications to document patient care.
• Organize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, and communicate clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments.
• Identify safety concerns and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Meaningful work that impacts lives every day.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Inclusive, 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