Care Partner - 6N Cardiology Stepdown FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Professional growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Nationally recognized medical center

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking compassionate Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) to provide hands-on patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role includes blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and bedside responsibilities in a hospital setting.

The position offers three 12-hour night shifts per week with orientation during the first week. Prior hospital experience and flexible availability are valued, along with strong teamwork and communication

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent) required.
• Enrollment in an RN program with first semester completed.
• Graduation from a Nursing Assistant/Aide Training Program within past year (certificate required).
• At least 1 year of recent experience as Care Partner, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of patient care 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 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Flexible availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

RN program enrollment (first semester)

Nursing Assistant/Aide Training Program certificate

1 year experience as Care Partner/Nursing Assistant/PCT

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:

6N Cohort 30

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

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

• 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

Required

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

Learn More

Patient care areas at Vanderbilt University Hospital:
https://www.vumc.org/vanderbilt-nursing/patient-care-areas-vanderbilt-university-hospital

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a 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 a 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.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job.
• Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team.

Core Capabilities

• Delivering Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
• Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.
• Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
• Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
• Fostering Innovation :Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
• Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
• Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

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.