Care Partner (Adult Float Pool) Nights - VUH

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Organization

• VUH
• Inpatient
• Float
• Pool
• Job
• Summary: Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. . The VUH Adult Float Pool is in need of nightshift Care Partners to join our team! The position will be located at our VUH Adult Hospital in Nashville.
• Shift
• Available:
• Full-Time
• Night
• Shift - 6:45 pm - 7:15 am (three 12-hour shifts/week)
• Shifts do rotate throughout the week with a weekend requirement
• Note: Set schedules are not available. Schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs Night shift employees are required to attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours during the first week of employment, which encompasses Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
• About the
• Adult
• Float
• Pool: Become part of the VUMC Adult Float Pool community, where flexibility meets opportunity!
• Work
• Across 44
• 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.
• In this role, you will: Administer Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Take and record vital signs Perform lab draws Conduct acute checks
• Place
• Foley catheters and perform straight catheterizations
• Coming soon: Assist with wound care You’ll play a critical role in supporting licensed nurses and ensuring the highest standards of patient care across our diverse units. 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 Insurance 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Career Growth Ladder Opportunities 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), 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.
• Additional
• Float
• Pool
• Qualifications: 2+ years of recent (within the last 6 months) direct patient care in a hospital environment. The successful candidate will have current experience in Med/Surg and/or ICU.
• Key
• Responsibilities: Assist 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 Capabilities

• Planning &
• Organizing (Fundamental
• Awareness): Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, 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 projects and assignments.
• Clinical
• Competencies (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency to assist and perform clinical care including but not limited to vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration and point of care testing as directed by unit standards.
• Care
• Partner
• Patient
• Documentation (Fundamental
• Awareness): Has limited experience or training working with clinical applications for patient documentation.
• Environment of
• Care (Fundamental
• Awareness): Has limited experience or training working with set up and maintenance of patient exam rooms, supplies and equipment. 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.
• Core
• Accountabilities:
• Organizational
• Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's 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 procedure 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.-

Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience

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.