Care Partner, 9 South Surgical Specialties, Day Shift Full Time 06:45-19:15

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. 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. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization 9 South Cohort 10 Job Summary Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. 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. About the Department The Surgical Specialties Unit (9 South) is a 22‑bed general acute care inpatient adult unit. Our unit specializes in the care of the post‑operative surgical patient. We are the designated unit for urologic surgery patients, but we also care for many other types of surgery patients including oncology‑endocrine surgery, emergency general surgery, plastics, head & neck surgery, and others. Our focus is to provide patient‑centered care. 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 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, participate 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. Addresses 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. Core Accountabilities Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine, which may impact team performance with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedures that apply to your own job. Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry‑level co‑workers. Core Capabilities Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others – continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities. Builds and Maintains Relationships – seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles, and develops relationships across areas. Communicates Effectively – openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services – serves others with compassion and invests time to understand the problems and needs of others. Solves Complex Problems – seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. Ensures High Quality – performs excellent work, checks quality before delivery, and asks relevant questions to meet standards. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements – demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions. Manages Resources Effectively – demonstrates accountability, stewards organizational resources, and makes data‑driven decisions. Fosters Innovation – generates new ideas, applies technology, and adapts to change. Position Qualifications Experience Level: Less than 1 year Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required) Work Experience Relevant work experience in a related field is expected. Certifications None specified. Ready to Apply? Current Vanderbilt employees: Apply via the internal job board in Workday. All candidates: Upload a current resume in Word or PDF format, including start and end dates (month & year) for all relevant positions. Benefits This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth. 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center