Care Partner - Pulmonary ICU Part-TIme Night Shift - 18:45 - 07:15
About The Position
The Care Partner assists with patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role provides hands-on support for day-to-day patient care and clinical procedures, which may include blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vital signs. The Care Partner also supports safe and efficient patient care and flow, communicates and helps address patient and family needs, and maintains unit supplies, equipment, and patient-room standards. This is a part-time night-shift role working two 12-hour shifts per week, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. The schedule rotates according to unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. Employees, including night-shift staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. The position is in Vanderbilt University Hospital's medical ICU/medical PCU cohort. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
- Meet at least 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 that includes all patient-care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse chronological order, clearly described patient-care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and nursing-student clinical rotations.
- Submit the resume in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.
- Attend daytime orientation during the first week.
- Work two 12-hour night shifts per week on a rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available.
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 maintain 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 safe and efficient 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.
- Set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
- Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized medical center.
- Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
