Care Partner - Cath Holding Room FT Day Shift 6:00 am - 6:30 pm (No Sundays)
About The Position
The Care Partner assists with patient care and maintains 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 promote safe, efficient care and patient flow, communicates with patients and families, and supports unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and the care environment. The position is full-time on the day shift, working three 12-hour shifts per week from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Shifts rotate throughout the week, and Sundays are not scheduled. Set schedules are not available; schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs. The Care Partner works in Cath Holding Room Team 10 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
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.
- Demonstrate competence with clinical interventions such as point-of-care testing and vital signs.
- Independently use clinical applications for patient documentation.
- Be able to set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
- Provide a current resume that includes patient care experience, month/year start and end dates, reverse chronological order, patient care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and clinical rotations for nursing students; submit as a PDF or Word document.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience.
- Flexible availability.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assist with the day-to-day delivery of patient care and bedside responsibilities.
- Support clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.
- Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
- Serve as a liaison for communication and education regarding patient and family needs.
- Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings may be included in the benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
