Care Partner - Myelosuppression/Stem Cell Transplant Full-Time Day Shift 06:45 - 19:15

About the role

The Myelosuppression (Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant) unit is a 34-bed facility specializing in stem cell transplants, malignant hematology, and clinical trials. Patient care focuses on family-centered support and maintaining patient quality of life.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• CLINICAL COMPETENCIES (Novice): Demonstrates competence with interventions (such as point of care testing, vital signs, etc.) 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, participate in goal setting, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and responsibilities.
• Supports organizational impact, problem solving, complexity of work, breadth of knowledge, team interaction, and core accountabilities.

Benefits

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

Pay

Full-Time Day Shift - 6:45 am - 7:15 pm (three 12-hour shifts/week)

Schedule

Note: Set schedules are not available. Schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs.