Care Partner - Main OR/PACU - FT 17:30 - 06:00 (no weekends)
About The Position
The Care Partner assists with patient care and maintains unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. In the Main OR/PACU, this role provides hands-on patient care and supports clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner also supports safe, efficient patient care and patient flow, communicates patient and family needs, and helps maintain unit supplies, equipment, and environmental standards. This is a full-time position working three 12-hour shifts per week from 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM, with no weekends. The schedule rotates based on unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. All employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. Additional duties may be assigned.
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.
- Demonstrate competence with practical clinical interventions such as point-of-care testing and vital signs.
- Ability to independently use clinical applications for patient documentation.
- Ability to set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment, with some support and instruction as needed.
- Ability to organize work, anticipate basic resource needs, adapt to changes, and meet deadlines.
- Submit a current resume that includes patient care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse chronological ordering, descriptions of patient care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and nursing-student clinical rotations. Resume must be submitted as a PDF or Word document; screenshots are not accepted.
- Attend daytime orientation during the first week, including for night-shift employees.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience.
- Flexible availability.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintain unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assist with day-to-day delivery of patient care.
- Support clinical procedures and bedside responsibilities, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.
- Promote efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
- Communicate and educate patients and families about their needs.
- Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
- Perform patient documentation using clinical applications.
- Set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
- Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, and prepare clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments.
- Report unsafe conditions and follow safety and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
