Patient Care Partner: Gentle Support for Nursing Teams

Montgomery College; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Care Partner to assist nursing staff and patients with basic care needs on a clinical unit. You will support care delivery under the supervision of the charge nurse and unit director, coordinating with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.

The role emphasizes self-direction, teamwork, and compassionate patient interaction, with participation across multiple disciplines to support the patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Low to no prior clinical experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and patient-focused.

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs, intake and outputs, and daily weight.
• Reports abnormal findings to nurse or charge nurse.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, bathing and toileting.
• May transcribe physician orders and relay messages to staff.
• May assist physicians with obtaining information on patients.
• Adheres to infection control standards and safety policies.

Skills

Vital signs

Activities of daily living

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Care Partner to assist nursing staff and patients with basic care needs on a clinical unit. You will support care delivery under the supervision of the charge nurse and unit director, coordinating with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.

The role emphasizes self-direction, teamwork, and compassionate patient interaction, with participation across multiple disciplines to support the patient experience.