Care Partner: Patient Care & Coordination

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health, part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, seeks a non-licensed support professional to assist with patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role emphasizes maintaining unit environments, supporting patient flow, and effective communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities include daily patient support, equipment and supply management, and adherence to safety and care standards within a comprehensive benefits environment.

Qualifications

• Clinical competencies include performing interventions and patient care tasks.
• Care partner documentation involves clinical documentation in patient records.
• Environment of care covers set up of patient rooms, supplies, and equipment, with guidance as needed.
• Planning & organizing demonstrates scheduling tasks, meeting deadlines, and resource matching.

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.

Skills

Clinical competencies

Care partner documentation

Environment of care

Planning & organizing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health, part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, seeks a non-licensed support professional to assist with patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role emphasizes maintaining unit environments, supporting patient flow, and effective communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities include daily patient support, equipment and supply management, and adherence to safety and care standards within a comprehensive benefits environment.