Care Partner - 6N Cardiology Stepdown FT Day Shift 06:45 - 19:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN
•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, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner also supports patient and family communication, unit operations, and safe patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and patient-room standards. This is a full-time day-shift position on the 6N Cardiology Stepdown unit, working three 12-hour shifts per week from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM. Scheduling 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. Candidates must submit a current resume that includes patient-care experience, employment dates, relevant responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and nursing-student clinical rotations. Resumes must be submitted as a PDF or Word document.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
  • 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.
  • Submit a current resume in PDF or Word format, including patient-care experience, start and end dates in month/year, responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and clinical rotations for nursing students.
  • Day-shift availability for three 12-hour shifts per week, with a rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs.
  • Attend daytime orientation during the first week.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous hospital experience.
  • Flexible availability.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with patient care and maintain unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Assist with the day-to-day delivery of patient care.
  • Support clinical procedures and bedside responsibilities, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.
  • Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and patient flow by following work-area standards.
  • Communicate and provide education related to patient and family needs.
  • Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards.
  • Set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
  • Use clinical applications for patient documentation and perform care interventions such as point-of-care testing and taking vital signs.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • The benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
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