Care Partner - Surgical ICU - FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner supports delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. In the Surgical ICU, the role provides hands-on patient care and supports clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities. The position also supports safe and efficient patient flow, communicates and helps educate patients and families, and maintains unit supplies, equipment, and environmental standards. This is a full-time night-shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. Schedules rotate based on unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. Employees, including night-shift staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. A current resume is required with the application. The role requires practical application of novice clinical competencies, patient documentation, environment-of-care practices, and planning and organizing. The Care Partner is expected to work with clinical applications for documentation, help set up and maintain patient rooms and equipment, anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, and adapt to changing assignments. The position also emphasizes compassionate service, clear communication, teamwork, safety, accountability, and continuous development.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
  • Meet one of the following: current enrollment in an RN program with successful completion of the first semester and nursing fundamentals clinical; graduation from a Nursing Assistant/Aide Training Program within the past year with certificate; or at least one year of recent experience within the last two years as a Care Partner, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician.
  • Upload a current resume with the application. The resume must include patient care experience and start/end dates (month/year), be in reverse chronological order, describe patient care responsibilities and skills, include hospital units worked if applicable, and include clinical rotations for nursing students. Submit it in PDF or Word format.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous hospital experience.
  • Flexible availability.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Assist with the day-to-day delivery of patient care, including bedside responsibilities and support for clinical procedures.
  • Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work-area standards.
  • Serve as a liaison for communication and education regarding patient and family needs.
  • Maintain supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards to support unit operations and patient flow.
  • Complete patient documentation using clinical applications.
  • Set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
  • Organize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, and adapt to changes in assignments.
  • Follow safety and regulatory requirements and report unsafe conditions.

Benefits

  • Meaningful work that impacts lives every day.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
  • Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized medical center.
  • Benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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