Care Partner - Medical CVICU - 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 maintains unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. In the CVICU, the role provides hands-on patient care and supports clinical procedures such as blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities. The position also supports safe, efficient patient care and patient flow through communication, documentation, and upkeep of supplies, equipment, and patient rooms. This is a full-time night-shift role with three 12-hour shifts per week, scheduled from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. The schedule rotates according to unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. Employees, including night-shift staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. Duties listed are a general overview, and 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.
  • Submit a current resume that includes all patient-care experience, month/year start and end dates, reverse chronological order, descriptions of patient-care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and clinical rotations for nursing students. Resume must be in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.
  • Demonstrate clinical competencies appropriate to the role, including patient documentation, maintaining the environment of care, and planning and organizing assigned work.

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 bedside responsibilities and support for clinical procedures.
  • 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.
  • Maintain supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and unit environmental standards to support unit operations and patient flow.
  • Perform patient documentation and clinical interventions within the role’s competencies, such as point-of-care testing and vital signs.

Benefits

  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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