Care Partner - Cardiology Stepdown FT Days 06:45 - 19:15

About this role

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. . **All Candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application. **

Why Vanderbilt Health? Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is more than a workplace—it’s a community driven by a shared mission: to advance health and wellness through world-class patient care, education, and research. Here, you’ll find: • Purpose: Every role contributes to something bigger than yourself. • Growth: Your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. • Belonging: We celebrate individuality and create an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that never settles for “good enough,” Vanderbilt is the place for you.

About the Department: We care for adult patients aged 18 years and older who are being treated for various cardiovascular disorders such as aneurysms and amputations, as well as patients with congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, VT ablations, atrial fibrillation cardioversions, chest pain, pre- and post-op catheterizations, and pre- and post-op cardiothoracic surgeries.  Our cardiac patients’ diagnoses range from STEMIs, CHF exacerbations, pacemaker exchanges, and transplant workups.

Your Schedule: • Full-Time Day Shift - 6:45 am - 7:15 pm (three 12-hour shifts/week) • Shifts rotate throughout the week • Note: Set schedules are not available.  Schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs. •

What You Need to Qualify: Required : • High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) AND one of the following:

• Current enrollment in a professional nursing RN program with successful completion of the first semester ( including nursing fundamentals clinical ), or • Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate of completion required ), or • Minimum of one year of recent experience ( within the past two years ) as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician.

Preferred: • One year of previous experience in a hospital setting • Flexible availability • Professionalism and reliability • Excellent communication and teamwork skills • High emotional intelligence

Why You’ll Love Working Here • Be part of a nationally recognized medical center. • Work alongside passionate professionals who care deeply about patients and each other. • Opportunities for growth and advancement within a supportive environment.

Ready to Apply? • Current Vanderbilt employees: Apply via the internal job board in Workday.  Search for “internal jobs”, enter your work information manually and upload your resume. • All Candidates: Upload a current resume in Word or PDF format, including start and end dates (month & year) for all relevant positions.

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.

Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do, helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employee

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