Care Partner - VAD & Heart Transplant FT Day Shift 06:45 - 19:15
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 environment on our unit is fast-paced, collaborative, and a high-acuity area that incorporates state-of-the-art advanced heart interventions. We care for adult patients ranging in age from 18 years and older who require ventricular assist devices (VADs), pre- and heart transplants, pre- and coronary artery bypass and valve surgeries, advanced heart failure treatments, and pre- and procedures. We also manage those patients with chest pain, arrhythmia, and myocardial infarctions. Procedures include cardiac catheterization, radiofrequency ablation, cardioversions, percutaneous coronary intervention, and implantation of pacemakers or automatic cardiac defibrillators. Our patients are unique because we are the only unit outside of VUMC’s Cardiovascular ICU that is trained to care for VAD patients. At this time, we are the only VUMC stepdown unit trained to perform peritoneal dialysis.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) AND one of the following: 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.
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
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.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
