Care Partner - 5S Cardiac Stepdown FT Day Shift 06:45 - 19:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN, seeks compassionate Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) to provide hands-on patient care and support clinical procedures such as blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.

You will work day shifts on a full-time schedule, three 12-hour shifts weekly, with rotating days and an orientation in your first week. A strong team focus and patient-centered approach are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) with enrollment in an RN program or completion of a Nursing Assistant/Aide Training Program within the past year.
• At least 1 year of recent experience as a Care Partner, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician
• Preferred: prior hospital experience, flexible availability, strong communication and teamwork skills, patient-centered approach

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under 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 liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
• Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.

Skills

Care Partner

Nursing Assistant

Patient Care Technician

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

RN prerequisites or nursing program enrollment

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization: 5S Cardiac Stepdown 1 Job Summary: 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) to provide hands‑on patient care and support clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities.

Why Vanderbilt Health?

At Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, you'll join a team dedicated to advancing health through exceptional patient care, education, and research.

What we offer:

• Meaningful work that impacts lives every day
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• An inclusive, supportive workplace culture
• The opportunity to work at a nationally recognized medical center

Schedule

Day Shift: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM

Full‑time, three 12‑hour shifts per week

Rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs

Set schedules are not available

All employees, including Night Shift and PRN staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent experience) and one of the following:
  • Current enrollment in an RN program with successful completion of the first semester and nursing fundamentals clinical
  • Graduation from a Nursing Assistant/Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate required)
• At least 1 year of recent experience (within the last 2 years) as a Care Partner, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician
• Preferred
  • Previous hospital experience
  • Flexible availability
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Professional, reliable, and patient‑centered approach

Application Requirements

Your resume must:

• Be current and include all patient care experience
• Include start and end dates (month/year) for each position
• Be in reverse chronological order
• Clearly describe patient care responsibilities and skills
• Include hospital units worked, if applicable
• Include clinical rotations for nursing students
• Be submitted in PDF or Word format (screenshots cannot be accepted)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under supervision of licensed nurse.
• Assists with day‑to‑day delivery of patient care.
• Facilitates efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work‑area standards.
• Serves as liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
• Supports unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• 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. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering environment of care services while requiring some support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate peers by setting the example, giving technical support, providing leadership, and generally elevating the level of performance of others while on the job. Models CREDO behaviors.
• PLANNING & ORGANIZING (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, participates in goal setting, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and responsibilities. Appropriately matches equipment, and capital resources to task demands. Prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments. Address problems and obstacles before they arise. Adapt to changes in major assignments while maintaining expectations. Understands and identifies with the basic goals and values of the organization.

Position Qualifications

• Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO. Great health care takes great people. We’re looking for like‑minded individuals driven to make a difference. We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt Health, where we value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and foster an environment where everyone can thrive. We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and an expanding footprint across towns and communities throughout the region. We employ more than 43,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research and graduate medical education. Our employees also serve in critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fundraising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many other departments.

Our growing academic health system has more than 2,100 licensed hospital beds at eight hospitals: Vanderbilt University Hospital, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital, Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital, Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. Vanderbilt Health is the Mid‑South's largest provider of specialty care, with hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region, and Tennessee’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for adults and children. We are one of the nation’s busiest critical care centers, home to Middle Tennessee’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Burn Center for adults and children, and Middle Tennessee’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are the nation’s largest transplant center, and last year we performed the most heart transplants than any center worldwide. Vanderbilt Health is an epicenter for biomedical research, winning over $1 billion in annual research awards from government, industry, foundations and donors. We are also a national leader in medical training and education, with the largest clinical training center in the Mid‑South and the only training center in Tennessee for many adult and pediatric specialties. We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals for quality, safety and patient satisfaction.

Three of our hospitals— Vanderbilt University Hospital, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital—have been awarded a Five‑Star Quality Rating from Medicare. We support each other and encourage excellence among every member of our workforce. High‑achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Join us in advancing health care.

Our vision: The world leader in advancing personalized health. Our mission: Personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities.