Care Partner - 7RW Acute Care of the Elderly FT Day Shift 06:45 - 19:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) assist with patient care and maintain unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role provides hands-on patient care and supports clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities. Care Partners help deliver day-to-day care, support safe and efficient patient flow, communicate and educate patients and families about their needs, and maintain unit supplies, equipment, and environmental standards.

The position is in the 7RW Acute Care of the Elderly cohort at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The schedule is a full-time rotating day-shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week, 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM. 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 position dates, describes patient care responsibilities and skills, and includes relevant hospital units and nursing-student clinical rotations. Resumes must be submitted as a PDF or Word document.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Meet 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.
• Submit a current resume in PDF or Word format with patient care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse chronological ordering, descriptions of patient care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and clinical rotations for nursing students.
• Demonstrate competence with clinical interventions such as point-of-care testing and vital signs.
• Work independently with clinical applications for patient documentation.
• Set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Plan and organize assigned work and patient-care resources, and prepare clear, accurate status reports on patient-care assignments.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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.
• 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.
• Support clinical procedures and bedside care, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED