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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position is full-time on a night schedule, working three 12-hour shifts per week from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. The schedule rotates according to unit staffing needs, and set schedules are not available. All employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, attend daytime orientation during their first week. Additional duties may be assigned.

The role is based in the Surgical CVICU at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Applicants must upload a current resume that includes patient-care experience and responsibilities, employment dates, applicable hospital units, and clinical rotations for nursing students. The resume must be in reverse chronological order and submitted in PDF or Word format.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Meet at least 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.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Professional and reliable approach.
• Ability to work 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience.
• Flexible availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Maintain unit environmental standards and set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist with day-to-day patient care, including bedside responsibilities and clinical procedures such as 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 and equipment.
• Use clinical applications for patient documentation and perform interventions such as point-of-care testing and vital signs.
• Organize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, meet deadlines, and communicate clear and accurate status reports.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions and raise concerns appropriately.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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