Care Partner - Trauma ICU FT Day Shift - 06:45 - 19:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

5h • 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 for day-to-day patient care and clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vital signs. The Care Partner contributes to safe and efficient patient care and patient flow, communicates and helps address patient and family needs, and maintains unit supplies, equipment, and patient-room standards. The position is in the Trauma ICU at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

This is a full-time day-shift position, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM. Scheduling 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.

Applicants must submit a current resume that includes all patient-care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, patient-care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and nursing-student clinical rotations. Resumes must be in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• In addition to the education requirement, 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 containing all patient-care experience, month/year dates for each position, patient-care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and nursing-student clinical rotations.
• 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 day-to-day patient care, including bedside responsibilities and clinical procedures such as blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vital signs.
• Support efficient and safe patient care and patient flow by following work-area standards.
• Communicate and help educate patients and families about their needs, serving as a liaison.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and unit environmental standards to support unit operations and patient flow.
• Document patient care using clinical applications.
• Follow safety and regulatory requirements, identify unsafe conditions, and report them to the appropriate person or department.
• Organize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, meet deadlines, and communicate clear and accurate status updates about patient-care assignments.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
• The opportunity to work at a nationally recognized medical center.
• A comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED