Care Partner - Hematology/Oncology FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner assists with patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role provides hands-on support for day-to-day care and clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, vital signs, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner helps maintain safe and efficient patient care and flow, communicates and supports patient and family needs, and maintains unit supplies, equipment, and patient-room standards.

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 position is in Hematology Oncology Unit 30 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

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.
• Submit a current resume that includes all patient care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse chronological order, descriptions of patient care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and clinical rotations for nursing students.
• Submit the resume in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.
• Work three 12-hour night shifts per week on a rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available.
• Attend daytime orientation during the first week, including for night-shift staff.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with day-to-day delivery of patient care and bedside responsibilities, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.
• Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and patient flow by following work-area standards.
• Serve as a liaison for communication and education regarding patient and family needs.
• Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and unit environmental standards.
• Use clinical applications to document patient care.
• Perform clinical interventions such as point-of-care testing and taking vital signs.
• Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, meet deadlines, and communicate accurate status reports on patient care assignments.
• Attend daytime orientation during the first week.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED