Care Partner, 9N Surgical Stepdown Night Shift 06:45-19:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. All Candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application. Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is more than a workplace—it’s a community driven by a shared mission: to advance health and wellness through world-class patient care, education, and research. Here, you’ll find: Purpose: Every role contributes to something bigger than yourself. Growth: Your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Belonging: We celebrate individuality and create an environment where everyone can thrive. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that never settles for “good enough,” Vanderbilt is the place for you. The Surgical Stepdown unit (9 North) is a 27-bed progressive care inpatient adult unit. Our unit is a critical care unit that specializes in the care of the post-operative surgical patient including thoracic surgery, oncology-endocrine surgery, emergency general surgery, and head & neck surgery, among others. The patients admitted to the surgical step-down unit generally require cardiac monitoring, continuous pulse-oximetry, and more frequent assessments and interventions than can be provided in the general acute care setting. Our focus is to provide high quality intensive patient care with a wide variety of surgeries and diagnosis. Our unit provides our staff with the opportunity for professional and personal growth in a fast-paced work environment.

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.
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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.