Care Partner - 5S Cardiac 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 support to patients and clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner also helps maintain safe, efficient patient care and unit operations by supporting patient flow, supplies, equipment, and the care environment. The position is based on the 5S Cardiac Stepdown unit and is a full-time day-shift role working three 12-hour shifts per week, from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. The schedule rotates according to unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. All employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. Applicants must upload a current resume that includes all patient-care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, and patient-care responsibilities and skills. Resumes should be in reverse chronological order and submitted as a PDF or Word document. Nursing students should include clinical rotations; applicants with hospital experience should identify the units worked.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
  • At least 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.
  • Upload a current resume that includes all patient-care experience and month/year start and end dates for each position.
  • Resume must be in reverse chronological order and clearly describe patient-care responsibilities and skills.
  • Submit the resume in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.
  • Nursing students must include clinical rotations in the resume; applicants with hospital experience should include hospital units worked, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Assist with day-to-day delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Support bedside care and clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.
  • Facilitate safe and efficient patient care and flow by following work-area standards.
  • Communicate patient and family needs and support patient and family education as a liaison.
  • Maintain supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and unit environmental standards to support unit operations and patient flow.
  • Use clinical applications to document patient care and perform interventions such as point-of-care testing and vital signs.
  • Identify basic resource needs, organize assigned work, meet deadlines, and report the status of patient-care assignments.
  • Follow safety and regulatory requirements and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.

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.
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