Care Partner - Medical ICU 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. This role provides hands-on bedside support and assists with clinical procedures such as blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vital signs. The Care Partner also supports patient and family communication, unit operations, and safe, efficient patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and other environmental standards. The position is in the Medical ICU and is scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs. Set schedules are not available. Employees, including night-shift staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. The role requires a current resume that documents patient-care experience and responsibilities, employment dates, applicable hospital units, and nursing-student clinical rotations.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
  • In addition to the education requirement, 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 past two years as a Care Partner, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician.
  • Current resume documenting all patient-care experience, with month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse chronological ordering, descriptions of patient-care responsibilities and skills, hospital units worked if applicable, and nursing-student clinical rotations if applicable.
  • Resume must be submitted in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.
  • Attend daytime orientation during the first week, including for night-shift employees.

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 under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Maintain unit environmental standards, including patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
  • Assist with day-to-day patient care, including bedside responsibilities and clinical procedures such as blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, vital signs, and point-of-care testing.
  • Promote efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work-area standards.
  • Communicate and educate patients and families about their needs, serving as a liaison when appropriate.
  • Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and the care environment.
  • Document patient care using clinical applications.
  • Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, and communicate accurate status information.
  • Report unsafe conditions and follow safety and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • The opportunity to work at a nationally recognized medical center.
  • Benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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