Care Partner - Adult Medicine Stepdown Unit FT Days 06:45 - 19:15

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and 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) experienced in providing hands-on care and supporting clinical procedures, including venipuncture/blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside patient care responsibilities.

Vanderbilt Health is a community driven by a shared mission: to advance health and wellness through world-class patient care, education, and research. Here, you’ll find purpose, growth, and belonging in a supportive environment where individuality is celebrated.

Schedule

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

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), 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

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

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
• Planning & Organizing (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, and meet deadlines

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

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.