Care Partner - Emergency Services Part-Time (2 shifts/week 12:45 pm - 01:15 am)
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 care and support for clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities. The Care Partner helps deliver day-to-day patient care, supports safe and efficient patient flow, communicates and educates patients and families, and maintains unit supplies, equipment, and environmental standards. This is a part-time position requiring two 12-hour shifts per week, from 12:45 PM to 1:15 AM. The schedule rotates based on unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. Employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. The position is at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
- Meet at least 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.
- Upload a current resume that includes patient care experience, start and end dates (month/year) for each position, reverse chronological order, descriptions of 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 the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assist with day-to-day delivery of patient care.
- Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
- Serve as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
- Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
- Provide hands-on patient care and support clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, and specimen collection.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- The benefits package 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
