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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner assists with patient care and maintains unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. In the Surgical ICU, this role provides hands-on patient care and supports clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, vital signs, point-of-care testing, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner supports safe, efficient care and patient flow, communicates patient and family needs, and helps maintain unit supplies, equipment, and patient rooms. Additional duties may be assigned. This is a full-time night-shift position with three 12-hour shifts per week, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. The schedule rotates based on unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. All employees, including night-shift staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. Applicants must upload a current resume that includes patient-care experience and position dates, is in reverse chronological order, describes responsibilities and skills, and includes applicable hospital units or nursing-student clinical rotations. Resumes must be submitted as a PDF or Word document; screenshots are not accepted.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
  • In addition to the education requirement, 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.
  • Current resume documenting patient-care experience, employment dates in month/year format, responsibilities and skills, and applicable hospital units or clinical rotations.
  • Resume must be submitted in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.
  • Ability to attend daytime orientation during the first week of employment.
  • Ability to work three 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 the day-to-day delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Maintain unit environmental standards and help set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
  • Support clinical procedures and bedside care, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, vital signs, and point-of-care testing.
  • Follow work-area standards to facilitate safe, efficient patient care and patient flow.
  • Serve as a liaison for communication and education related to patient and family needs.
  • Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies and equipment.
  • Document patient care using clinical applications.
  • Organize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, and communicate clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments.
  • Identify safety concerns and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.

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.
  • Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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