Care Partner - Trauma ICU FT Day Shift - 06:45 - 19:15
About The Position
The Care Partner assists with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role provides hands-on support to patients and clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, vital signs, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner also supports patient and family communication, unit operations, patient flow, and the maintenance of supplies, equipment, and patient rooms. This is a full-time day-shift position with three 12-hour shifts per week, scheduled from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM. The schedule rotates based on unit staffing needs, and set schedules are not available. Employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. The role is based in the Trauma ICU at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
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.
- Current resume detailing patient care experience, with month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse chronological order, 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.
- Ability to work three 12-hour day shifts per week on a rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs.
- Attend daytime orientation during the first week.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience.
- Flexible availability.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach.
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Maintain unit environmental standards and help set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment.
- Support bedside care and clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vital signs.
- Facilitate safe and efficient patient care and flow by following work-area standards.
- Serve as a liaison for communication and education related to patient and family needs.
- Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards.
- Document patient care using clinical applications.
- Organize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, and prepare clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments.
- Follow safety and regulatory requirements, report unsafe conditions, and model CREDO behaviors.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
