Care Partner - Acute Care Surgical Stepdown Unit FT Day Shift 06:45 - 19:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

This full-time position is on the Acute Care Surgical Stepdown Unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The day-shift schedule is 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., three 12-hour shifts per week, with a rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs. Set schedules are not available. All employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week.

Candidates must upload a current resume. It must include all patient-care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse-chronological work history, clearly described patient-care responsibilities and skills, hospital units worked when applicable, and clinical rotations for nursing students. Resumes must be submitted in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.

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.
• Provide a current resume with the specified work history, patient-care details, and other applicable information; submit it in PDF or Word format.
• Ability to perform practical clinical interventions of moderate difficulty, such as vital signs and point-of-care testing.
• Ability to use clinical applications for patient documentation.
• Ability to set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment, with some support and instruction.
• Ability to plan and organize assigned tasks, anticipate basic resource needs, meet deadlines, and adapt to changes.
• Attend daytime orientation during the first week.

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, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.
• 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, patient rooms, and unit environmental standards.
• Use clinical applications to document patient care and perform assigned interventions such as point-of-care testing and vital signs.
• Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, and communicate clear and accurate status reports on patient-care assignments.
• Follow safety and regulatory requirements, report unsafe conditions, and adapt to changes in assignments and procedures.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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