Care Partner — Nashville, TN at Vanderbilt University

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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work, and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.

Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

About the Role

You will join the VUH Medical ICU/Medical PCU Cohort 2, a new unit located in the hospital's tower expansion. This environment is designed to be upbeat and challenging, embracing strong team collaboration where nurses and providers participate in rounding. The unit serves adult patients (18+) being treated for complex conditions including Acute Respiratory Failure, ARDS, Sepsis, Drug Overdoses, Gastrointestinal Bleeds, and Liver Failure.

A unique perk of this role is the opportunity to open a brand-new unit with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a hybrid experience, combining traditional ICU assignments with progressive care beds. This allows you to care for patients who require more monitoring than a general care unit but do not need the full intensity of a standard ICU setting.

In this role, you will assist with the delivery of patient care and the maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will serve as a liaison for patient and family communication, facilitate efficient patient flow, and support unit operations by managing supplies and equipment.

Your Schedule

This is a Full-Time Day Shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week (6:45 am – 7:15 pm). Please note that shifts rotate throughout the week, and set schedules are not available; schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs.

Why You'll Love Working Here

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.
Community: Work alongside passionate professionals who care deeply about patients and each other within a nationally recognized medical center.

How to Apply

All Candidates: Please attach an up-to-date resume in Word or PDF format to your application. Ensure your resume includes start and end dates (month and year) for all relevant positions.

Current Vanderbilt Employees: Apply via the internal job board in Workday. Search for "internal jobs," enter your work information manually, and upload your resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Work location

Work model: On-site

1504, Hawkins Street, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37203, United States

Nashville, Tennessee

Key Responsibilities

check_circleAssist with the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse
check_circleMaintain unit environmental standards and ensure a safe work area
check_circleFacilitate efficient patient care flow by following established work area standards
check_circlePerform clinical interventions such as point of care testing and vital signs monitoring
check_circleIndependently document patient care information using clinical applications
check_circleSupport unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and room setups
check_circleServe as a liaison for communication and education regarding patient and family needs

Requirements

verifiedHigh School Diploma or GED
verifiedCurrent enrollment in professional nursing RN program with successful completion of first semester including nursing fundamentals clinical
verifiedGraduation from Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within past year with certificate of completion
verifiedMinimum one year of recent experience (within past two years) as care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician

Nice to Have

One year of previous experience in a hospital setting, flexible availability, professionalism and reliability, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and high emotional intelligence.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Nursing Fundamentals Clinical, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Care Partner, Point Of Care Testing, Vital Signs, Patient Documentation, Clinical Applications.

Education: High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).

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In this Care Partner - Pulmonary ICU FT Days at Vanderbilt University Medical Center role, you will assist with the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse; maintain unit environmental standards and ensure a safe work area; facilitate efficient patient care flow by following established work area standards; and perform clinical interventions such as point of care testing and vital signs monitoring.

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High School Diploma or GED; Current enrollment in professional nursing RN program with successful completion of first semester including nursing fundamentals clinical; Graduation from Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within past year with certificate of completion; and Minimum one year of recent experience (within past two years) as care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician.

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Care Partner - Pulmonary ICU FT Days at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is based in 1504, Hawkins Street, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37203, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center has listed this Care Partner - Pulmonary ICU FT Days role as on-site.

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Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).

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Care Partner - Pulmonary ICU FT Days