Care Partner - Trauma ICU FT Nights 18:45 - 07:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Care Partner for the Trauma ICU, FT Nights. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, VUMC is a community dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. The Trauma ICU unit specializes in caring for Level I Trauma patients from the Middle Tennessee area, providing quality care to multisystem acute and critical care patients involving traumatic injuries. The team excels in teamwork, quick reactions, critical thinking, and patient management from admission to discharge.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
AND one of the following:
Current enrollment in a professional nursing RN program with successful completion of the first semester (including nursing fundamentals clinical)
Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate of completion required)
Minimum of one year of recent experience (within the past two years) as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician.
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Nice To Haves

One year of previous acute care experience in a hospital setting
Flexible availability
Professionalism and reliability
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
High emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Assists with day-to-day delivery of patient care.
Facilitates efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
Serves as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
Supports unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.