Care Partner - Adult Emergency Services FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner assists with patient care and maintains unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. In Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Adult Emergency Services, the role provides hands-on patient care and supports clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, vital signs, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner helps deliver day-to-day care, supports safe and efficient patient flow, communicates patient and family needs, and maintains unit supplies, equipment, and the care environment.

This is a full-time night-shift position working 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. Night-shift employees must attend daytime orientation during their first week. Work is performed in a hospital emergency-services setting, with supervision from a licensed nurse.

The position calls for a compassionate, patient-centered team member who can carry out routine care tasks, document patient care, maintain patient rooms and equipment, and adapt to changing assignments. The Care Partner is expected to communicate clearly, support colleagues, follow safety and regulatory requirements, use resources responsibly, and model Vanderbilt’s CREDO behaviors. Additional duties may be assigned.

Applicants must upload a current resume that includes patient-care experience and employment dates, describes patient-care responsibilities and skills, and is submitted as a PDF or Word document. Nursing students should include clinical rotations; hospital units should be identified where applicable.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED (or equivalent experience).
• In addition to the education requirement, 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 including all patient-care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, and a reverse-chronological work history.
• Clearly describe patient-care responsibilities and skills on the resume; include hospital units worked, if applicable, 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 employees.
• Demonstrate or develop competence with patient-care interventions such as point-of-care testing and vital signs, patient documentation, and maintaining patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Communicate clearly and courteously, work collaboratively, provide compassionate service, and adapt to changes in assignments.

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 day-to-day delivery of patient care and bedside responsibilities, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and vital signs.
• Support clinical procedures and independently use clinical applications for patient documentation.
• 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 unit supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and environmental standards.
• Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, meet deadlines, and provide clear and accurate status reports on patient-care assignments.
• Identify safety concerns and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues, provide support to entry-level coworkers, and model CREDO behaviors.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
• The opportunity to work at a nationally recognized medical center.
• 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