Care Partner - Acute Care Surgical Stepdown Unit FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where uniqueness is celebrated.

About the Role

Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. We are seeking compassionate, patient-focused Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) who are comfortable providing hands-on care and supporting clinical procedures, including venipuncture/blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside patient care responsibilities.

About the Department

Join the brand-new Acute Surgical Care Stepdown unit on 10N, a 31-bed stepdown unit offering a unique opportunity to help build a new team. Nurses will provide a stepdown level of care to adult patients either awaiting surgery or recovering post-operatively. The unit features a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.

• Emergency General Surgery (EGS) Patients
• Pre- and Post-Operative Surgical Patients
• Trauma and Med-Surg Overflow

Schedule

• Full-Time Night Shift: 6:45 pm - 7:15 am (three 12-hour shifts per week)
• Shifts rotate throughout the week
• Set schedules are not available; determined by unit clinical staffing needs
• All employees (including night shift and PRN) must attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours in the first week of employment

Requirements

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
• One of the following:
  • Current enrollment in a professional nursing RN program with successful completion of the first semester (including nursing fundamentals clinical)
  • Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate of completion required)
  • Minimum of one year of recent experience (within the past two years) as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician

Preferred:

• 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
• Assist with 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 of patient and family needs
• Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards

The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position; additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• Clinical Competencies (Novice): Demonstrates competence with interventions (such as point of care testing, vital signs) in practical applications of moderate difficulty
• Care Partner Patient Documentation (Novice): Independently works with clinical applications for patient documentation
• Environment of Care (Novice): Demonstrates ability to set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment. Able to train and educate peers by setting examples and providing leadership
• Planning & Organizing (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify tasks, and meet deadlines. Prepares and presents clear status reports on patient care assignments

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes, and procedures relevant to the role
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry-level co-workers

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops self and others by identifying development opportunities
  • Builds and maintains relationships across areas
  • Communicates effectively by openly sharing information in a clear and courteous manner
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves others with compassion by understanding their needs
  • Solves complex problems by understanding issues and raising concerns in a timely manner
  • Offers meaningful advice and support by listening carefully and providing accurate information
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Performs excellent work by checking quality before delivery
  • Fulfills safety and regulatory requirements by demonstrating basic knowledge of conditions affecting safety
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates accountability by taking responsibility for assigned activities
  • Stewards organizational resources by understanding the impact of personal actions on departmental resources
  • Makes data-driven decisions by using accurate information for timely results
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates new ideas by proposing or accepting initiatives that impact day-to-day operations
  • Applies technology by quickly absorbing new tools and procedures
  • Adapts to change by embracing new plans and incorporating change instructions into work

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.