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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner (Nursing Assistant) assists with patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. In the Medical ICU, the role provides hands-on bedside support and assists with clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vital signs. The Care Partner also supports patient documentation, maintains patient rooms and supplies, and helps promote safe and efficient patient care and flow. This is a full-time night-shift position working 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. Employees, including night-shift staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. The role works with patients and families, licensed nurses, and unit colleagues in a nationally recognized academic medical center.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience, and 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 (certificate required); 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 required. It must include all patient-care experience, start and end dates (month/year) for each position, reverse chronological ordering, clear descriptions of patient-care responsibilities and skills, hospital units worked if applicable, and clinical rotations for nursing students.
  • Resume must be submitted in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.
  • Ability to perform patient-care interventions and use clinical applications for patient documentation.
  • Professional, reliable, patient-centered approach, with communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous hospital experience.
  • Flexible availability.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with day-to-day delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Perform bedside care and support clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, vital signs, and point-of-care testing.
  • Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work-area standards.
  • Serve as a liaison in communicating and educating patients and families about their needs.
  • Maintain supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and unit environmental standards.
  • Document patient care using clinical applications.
  • Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, meet deadlines, and communicate clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments.
  • Follow safety and regulatory requirements and report unsafe conditions.
  • Additional duties may be assigned.

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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