Vanderbilt University Medical Center·Nashville, Tennessee
The Care Partner assists with the delivery of patient care and maintains unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse across diverse units. Key duties include administering ADLs, taking vital signs, performing lab draws, conducting acute checks, and placing Foley catheters.
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.
Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
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**All Candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application. **
Join our elite care team at vanderbilt!
Are you a highly skilled and experienced Care Partner with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care? If you have acute care experience and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want YOU on our team!
Become part of the VUMC Adult Float Pool community, where flexibility meets opportunity!
Work Across 37 Units: From Med-Surg to Stepdown and ICU, you’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and clinical settings.
Expand Your Skills: Develop a broad skill set and deepen your expertise in acute care.
Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values communication, teamwork, and mutual support.
You’ll play a critical role in supporting licensed nurses and ensuring the highest standards of patient care across our diverse units.
Why Vanderbilt?
Required: High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
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.
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 employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.
Experience Level: Less than 1 year
Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)
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.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and meet one of several criteria related to nursing education or prior experience, such as current enrollment in an RN program or one year of recent experience as a care partner/nursing assistant. Additionally, a minimum of two years of recent direct patient care experience in a hospital environment, including Med/Surg and/or ICU experience, is required for the Float Pool.
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Market context
Support-services roles in Tennessee often stay competitive because employers look for licensed nurses who can step into patient-facing operations and coordinate care reliably. For this role category, the strongest candidates usually pair current state licensure and CPR certification with medical-surgical, ICU, or hemodialysis experience. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and highlight any hands-on clinical experience that matches the preferred background.
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