Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Care Partner - Cardiac & Vascular Stepdown (Nights)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Care Partner - Cardiac & Vascular Stepdown (Nights)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center – Nashville, Tennessee
Job Summary:
Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Position Hours:
Three (3) 12‑hour shifts, 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m., rotating based on unit need. No specific workdays or days off can be guaranteed. We cannot accommodate school schedules or weekend‑only contracts.
Department Summary:
We care for adult patients 18 and older who are being treated for a variety of conditions, including pre‑ and post‑op vascular surgeries, post‑op open heart surgery, arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions, and patients’ pre‑open heart surgery.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Assist with day‑to‑day delivery of patient care.
Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
Serve as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
Support 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.
Position Qualifications Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience.
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED (Required).
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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Medical Practices and Hospitals
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Job Summary:
Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Position Hours:
Three (3) 12‑hour shifts, 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m., rotating based on unit need. No specific workdays or days off can be guaranteed. We cannot accommodate school schedules or weekend‑only contracts.
Department Summary:
We care for adult patients 18 and older who are being treated for a variety of conditions, including pre‑ and post‑op vascular surgeries, post‑op open heart surgery, arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions, and patients’ pre‑open heart surgery.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Assist with day‑to‑day delivery of patient care.
Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
Serve as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
Support 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.
Position Qualifications Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience.
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED (Required).
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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Medical Practices and Hospitals
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