Care Partner - Medical ICU FT Day Shift 06:45 - 19:15
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 care and supports clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, vital signs, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner helps deliver day-to-day patient care, support safe and efficient patient flow, communicate patient and family needs, and maintain unit supplies, equipment, and patient rooms. The position is in the Medical ICU at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a full-time day-shift role with three 12-hour shifts per week, scheduled from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM. The schedule rotates according to unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. Employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) and one of the specified nursing education or recent patient-care experience pathways. Previous hospital experience is preferred. Applicants must upload a current resume that follows the posting's formatting and content requirements.
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.
- Upload a current resume that includes all patient-care experience and start and end dates (month/year), is in reverse chronological order, describes patient-care responsibilities and skills, includes hospital units worked if applicable, and includes clinical rotations for nursing students.
- Submit the resume in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.
- Attend daytime orientation during the first week.
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, including hands-on bedside responsibilities and support for clinical procedures.
- 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 supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and unit environmental standards to support unit operations and patient flow.
- Use clinical applications to document patient care and prepare clear, accurate status reports on patient care assignments.
- Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changes in assignments.
- Identify safety concerns and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
- Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
