Care Partner - Cardiac & Vascular Stepdown (Nights)

Montgomery College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Nashville seeks a dedicated Care Partner for its Cardiac & Vascular Stepdown unit. This role involves assisting with patient care and maintaining environmental standards under the guidance of licensed nurses. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment, supporting adult patients with diverse cardiac and vascular conditions. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Assist with patient care under supervision.
• Support unit operations and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and environmental standards under supervision.
• Serve as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Competencies

Task Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Clinical Applications

Job description

Care Partner - Cardiac & Vascular Stepdown (Nights)

Apply locations

Nashville, TN

Time type

Full time

Posted on

Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id

R-37278

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Organization:

7N Cohort 30

Job Summary:

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

Position Hours:

Three (3) 12-hour shifts, 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 a.m., rotating based on unit need. No specific workdays or days off can be guaranteed.

Department Summary:

We care for adult patients 18 and older with various conditions, including vascular surgeries pre- and post-op, arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions, and pre-open heart surgery. Our patients have unique needs related to cardiac and vascular diagnoses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient care and environmental standards under supervision.
• Support unit operations, supplies, equipment, and environmental standards.
• Serve as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.

Technical Capabilities:

• Clinical competencies with interventions like point of care testing and vital signs.
• Patient documentation with clinical applications.
• Environment of care setup and maintenance, training peers, and modeling behaviors.
• Planning and organizing, resource anticipation, task management, and adapting to changes.

Core Accountabilities:

• Perform routine tasks impacting team performance with guidance.
• Use discretion and research for routine problems.
• Apply standards and processes relevant to the job.
• Guide entry-level coworkers.

Core Capabilities:

Supporting colleagues, developing self and others, building relationships, effective communication, delivering excellent service with compassion, solving routine problems, ensuring high quality, managing resources responsibly, fostering innovation, embracing change.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities: Assist with patient care under supervision.

Certifications: Not specified.

Work Experience: Less than 1 year of relevant experience.

Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required).

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vets/Disabled.