Care Partner - Adult Float Pool FT (Days and Nights)

About the role

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Care Partner to join the Adult Float Pool. This role offers flexibility and exposure to various patient populations and clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• 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.
• Maintain supplies, equipment and unit environmental standards.
• Assist with day to day delivery of patient care.
• Support unit operations and patient flow.
• Administer Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Take and record vital signs.
• Perform lab draws.
• Conduct acute checks.
• Place Foley catheters and perform straight catheterizations.
• Coming soon: Assist with wound care.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Additional Float Pool Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of recent (within the last 6 months) direct patient care in a hospital environment.
  • Minimum of one year of recent (within the past two years) direct patient care in a hospital environment.
  • Minimum of one year of recent (within the past two years) direct patient care in a hospital environment.
• Minimum of one year of recent (within the past two years) direct patient care in a hospital environment.
• Shifts Available:
  • Full-Time Day Shift - 6:45 am - 7:15 pm (three 12-hour shifts/week).
  • Full-Time Night Shift - 6:45 pm - 7:15 am (three 12-hour shifts/week).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Career Growth Ladder Opportunities.