Care Partner - Pulmonary Stepdown FT Day Shift 06:45 - 19:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) assist with patient care and maintain unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role provides hands-on care and supports clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, vital signs, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner helps facilitate safe and efficient care and patient flow, communicates and educates patients and families about their needs, and supports unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and patient-room standards. Additional duties may be assigned. The position is in the Pulmonary Med Stepdown unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It is a full-time day-shift role with three 12-hour shifts per week, scheduled from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM. The schedule 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. Applicants must submit a current resume that includes patient-care experience and the other details specified in the posting. Vanderbilt describes opportunities for professional growth and development in an inclusive, supportive workplace at a nationally recognized medical center.

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 that includes all patient-care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse chronological order, clearly described patient-care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, 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 the delivery of patient care and maintain 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, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vital signs.
Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and patient 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.
Set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
Document patient care using clinical applications.
Organize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, and provide clear and accurate status reports on patient-care assignments.