Care Partner - Trauma 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 maintenance of 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, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner contributes to safe, efficient patient care and patient flow, supports communication and education for patients and families, and helps maintain unit supplies, equipment, and the care environment. This is a full-time night-shift position in the Trauma ICU, scheduled for 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. Employees, including night-shift staff, attend daytime orientation during their first week. The role requires a current resume submitted with the application.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/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.
  • Submit a current resume including patient care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse chronological order, patient care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and nursing student clinical rotations. Resume must be in PDF or Word format.
  • Attend daytime orientation during the first week.
  • Work a rotating night-shift 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 day-to-day patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Support clinical procedures and bedside responsibilities, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.
  • Facilitate safe and efficient 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.
  • Document patient care using clinical applications.
  • Perform interventions such as point-of-care testing and taking vital signs, within demonstrated competency.
  • Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, and communicate accurate status updates.
  • Follow safety and regulatory requirements and report unsafe conditions.

Benefits

  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Health benefits may be included.
  • Disability benefits may be included.
  • Retirement benefits may be included.
  • Wellness offerings may be included.
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