Care Partner - Acute Care Surgical Stepdown 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. The role provides hands-on support for patients and clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities. Care Partners help with day-to-day patient care, support safe and efficient care and patient flow, communicate patient and family needs, and maintain unit supplies, equipment, and environmental standards. This is a full-time night-shift role on the Acute Care Surgery unit, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. The schedule rotates according to unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. Daytime orientation is required during the first week for all employees, including night-shift staff. Applicants must submit a current resume that includes patient care experience, month/year start and end dates, and clearly described responsibilities and skills. Nursing students should include clinical rotations. Resumes must be in reverse chronological order and submitted as a PDF or Word document.

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.
  • Upload a current resume that includes all patient care experience, month/year dates for each position, reverse chronological order, and clear descriptions of patient care responsibilities and skills.
  • Include hospital units worked, if applicable, and clinical rotations for nursing students.
  • Submit the resume in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.

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 the day-to-day delivery of patient care.
  • 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, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
  • Provide hands-on patient care and support clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.

Benefits

  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • The job description says the comprehensive benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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