Care Partner - Transplant/General Surgery FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15
About The Position
The Care Partner assists with patient care and maintains unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role provides hands-on support for patients and clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, vital signs, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner also supports safe and efficient patient flow, communicates patient and family needs, and helps maintain unit supplies, equipment, and patient rooms. This is a full-time night-shift position with three 12-hour shifts per week, scheduled from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. The schedule rotates according to unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. All employees, including night-shift staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. The role is based at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, in the Transplant/General Surgery cohort.
Requirements
- High school diploma or 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.
- A current resume must be uploaded with the application. It must include patient care experience, month/year start and end dates, reverse chronological order, clear descriptions of patient care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and clinical rotations for nursing students; submit as a PDF or Word document.
- Availability for three 12-hour night shifts per week on a rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs.
- Attendance at daytime orientation during the first week.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience.
- Flexible availability.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Maintain unit environmental standards, including patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
- Assist with day-to-day patient care, bedside responsibilities, and clinical procedures such as blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.
- Support interventions such as vital signs and point-of-care testing within demonstrated competencies.
- Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work-area standards.
- Serve as a liaison for communication and education related to patient and family needs.
- Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards.
- Document patient care using clinical applications.
- Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changes in assignments.
- Report unsafe conditions and follow safety and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings may be included in the benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
