Care Partner - Pulmonary Stepdown 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 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 Department

The Adult Pulmonary Stepdown Unit is an exciting, dynamic, and team-oriented environment. We care for adult patients aged 18 to 100+ treated for:

• Post-lung transplant procedures after transfer from the CVICU
• Post-lung transplant complications
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Post-endoscopic lung volume reduction procedures
• Interstitial lung disease exacerbations
• Patients listed for lung transplant requiring hospital admission
• ECMO graduates

Our patient population requires a multifaceted approach due to the complexity of their conditions.

Schedule

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

Requirements

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience), and 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:

• 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 (e.g., 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. Capable of delivering environment of care services with some support and instruction. Trains and educates peers by example and leadership.
• Planning & Organizing (Novice): Anticipates basic resource needs, identifies tasks, participates in goal setting, defines dependencies, schedules activities, meets deadlines, and organizes work. Matches equipment and resources to task demands. Prepares and presents clear status reports. Addresses problems proactively and adapts to changes.

Core Accountabilities

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

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves skills by identifying development opportunities.
  • Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities and working styles.
  • Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information and communicates clearly and courteously.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand problems and needs of others.
  • Solves Complex Problems: Understands issues, solves routine problems, and raises concerns in a timely manner.
  • Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully and provides accurate information and support.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality and asks relevant questions to meet standards.
  • Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of safety conditions and reports unsafe conditions.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches.
  • Stewards Organizational Resources: Understands how personal actions impact departmental resources.
  • Makes Data-Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information to achieve results on time and without error.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates New Ideas: Proposes or accepts ideas that impact day-to-day operations.
  • Applies Technology: Quickly absorbs new technology and utilizes appropriate tools.
  • Adapts to Change: Embraces changes and incorporates them into work.

Benefits

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