Care Partner - 5RW Palliative Care Unit - FT Days 06:45 - 19:15

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

About the Role

Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and support clinical procedures, including venipuncture/blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside patient care responsibilities.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of previous experience in a hospital setting
• Flexible availability
• Professionalism and reliability
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• High emotional intelligence

Schedule

• Full-Time Day Shift: 6:45 am – 7:15 pm (three 12-hour shifts per week)
• Shifts rotate throughout the week
• Note: Set schedules are not available. Schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs.

Benefits

• Be part of a nationally recognized medical center.
• Work alongside passionate professionals who care deeply about patients and each other.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within a supportive environment.