Care Partner - 8N Pulmonary Stepdown FT Nights 18:45 - ...

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: 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 anization: 8N Pulmonary Med Stepdown 30Job Summary: Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.Join Our Award-Winning Team! For the fourth consecutive year, Vanderbilt has earned a spot on Forbes magazine's list of "Best Employers in Tennessee." Discover what makes us stand out and become part of a team that's committed to excellence in patient care and employee satisfaction!Department/Unit Summary: The environment in the Adult Pulmonary Stepdown Unit is exciting, dynamic, and team-oriented. We care for adult patients aged 18 to 100+ who are being treated for post-lung transplant procedures after transfer from the CVICU, post-lung transplant patients being admitted for complications, pulmonary-hypertension, post-endoscopic lung volume reduction procedures, interstitial lung disease exacerbations, patients listed for lung transplant requiring hospital admission, and ECMO graduates.Our patient population is unique because of the complicated range of conditions that requires a multifaceted approach to our patient care.Why Vanderbilt? VUMC Benefits start on Day One! We care for our team members with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance403b Retirement Plan with Company MatchGenerous Paid Time OffTuition AssistanceCareer Growth Ladder OpportunitiesShift:Full-Time Night Shift - 6:45 pm - 7:15 am (three 12-hour shifts/week)Shifts do rotate throughout the weekNote: Set schedules are not available. Schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs.Night shift & PRN employees are required to attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours during the first week of employment.Care Partner Position Qualifications: 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), orGraduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate of completion required), orMinimum of one year of recent experience (within the past two years) as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician.Preferred Qualifications:Flexible availabilityProfessionalism and reliabilityExcellent communication and teamwork skillsHigh emotional intelligenceImportant Instructions For All Candidates:All candidates should upload an updated resume in Word or PDF format, including start and end dates (month & year) for all relevant positions.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAssist 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 CAPABILITIESCLINICAL 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.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.Core Capabilities:Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others.Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data Driven Decisions.Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Adapts to Change.Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06