Care Partner - Neuroscience Stepdown - FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15

About the role

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operates globally. The department cares for adult patients with various neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Maintain unit environmental standards.
• Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow.
• 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.

Preferred

• One year of previous experience in a hospital setting.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Opportunities for growth and advancement within a supportive environment.

Technical Capabilities

• CLINICAL COMPETENCIES (Novice): Competence with interventions and patient documentation.
• ENVIRONMENT OF CARE (Novice): Ability to set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks impacting team 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.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry-level co-workers.

Position Qualifications

• Certifications: None required.
• Work Experience: Less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.