Care Partner - Pulmonary ICU Part-TIme Night Shift - 18:45 - 07:15
About The Position
The Care Partner assists with patient care and maintains unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role provides hands-on support for day-to-day patient care and clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities. It also helps facilitate safe and efficient patient care and patient flow, communicates patient and family needs, and supports unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and patient-room standards. This is a part-time night-shift position with two 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, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. The position is with Vanderbilt University Hospital’s Medical ICU/Medical PCU Cohort 3 in Nashville, Tennessee. A current resume is required 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 that includes all patient-care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse-chronological work history, patient-care responsibilities and skills, 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 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.
- Support clinical procedures and bedside responsibilities, including 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, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
- Set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
- Use clinical applications to document patient care.
- Perform interventions such as point-of-care testing and vital-sign measurement.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
