Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Care Partner - Trauma ICU FT Nights 18:45 - 07:15
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization 10 N Trauma 40
Job Summary Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
All candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application.
Department/Unit Summary Our Trauma ICU unit specializes in caring for Level I Trauma patients from the Middle Tennessee area, covering over a 66,000 square mile area. Our patient focus is on providing quality care to multisystem acute and critical care patients involving traumatic injuries and preparing them for their return back into society. We strive for the best and set high standards for the care we provide. A typical shift for our care partners includes working with a dedicated team to care for patients with head, neck, spinal cord, thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, and a variety of orthopedic injuries. The Vanderbilt Trauma staff members are excellent in teamwork, reacting quickly to situations, thinking critically, and managing patients from admission to discharge.
VUMC Benefits start on Day One!
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Career Growth Ladder Opportunities
Shift
Full‑time Night Shift – 6:45 pm – 7:15 am (three 12‑hour shifts per week)
Shifts rotate throughout the week
Note: Set schedules are not available. Schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs.
Night shift & PRN employees are required to attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours during the first week of employment.
Required Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
One year of acute care experience in a hospital setting
Flexible availability
Professionalism and reliability
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
High emotional intelligence
Important Instructions for All Candidates
Current Vanderbilt employees must apply via the internal job board. To do so, log in to Workday and search for “internal jobs.” Your work information will not automatically populate, so be sure to enter this information manually and upload an up-to-date resume.
All candidates should upload an updated resume in Word or PDF format, including start and end dates (month & year) for all relevant positions.
Key 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.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Technical Capabilities
CLINICAL COMPETENCIES (Novice): Demonstrates competence with interventions (such as point of care testing, vital signs, etc.) in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
CARE PARTNER PATIENT DOCUMENTATION (Novice): Independently works with clinical applications for patient documentation.
ENVIRONMENT OF CARE (Novice): Demonstrates ability to set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering environment of care services while requiring some support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate peers by setting the example, giving technical support, providing leadership, and generally elevating the level of performance of others while on the job. Models CREDO behaviors.
PLANNING & ORGANIZING (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, participate in goal setting, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and responsibilities. Appropriately matches equipment, and capital resources to task demands. Prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments. Addresses problems and obstacles before they arise. Adapts to changes in major assignments while maintaining expectations. Understands and identifies with the basic goals and values of the organization.
Core Accountabilities
Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance.
Problem Solving/Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes, and procedures that apply to your own job.
Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry‑level co‑workers.
Core Capabilities
Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others – Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
Builds and Maintains Relationships – Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles, and develops relationships across areas.
Communicates Effectively – Opens up and shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
Delivering Excellent Services – Serves others with compassion, invests time to understand problems and needs of others, and provides accurate information and support.
Ensuring High Quality – Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet standards.
Managing Resources Effectively – Demonstrates accountability and stewardship of organizational resources.
Fostering Innovation – Generates new ideas, applies technology, and adapts to change.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization 10 N Trauma 40
Job Summary Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
All candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application.
Department/Unit Summary Our Trauma ICU unit specializes in caring for Level I Trauma patients from the Middle Tennessee area, covering over a 66,000 square mile area. Our patient focus is on providing quality care to multisystem acute and critical care patients involving traumatic injuries and preparing them for their return back into society. We strive for the best and set high standards for the care we provide. A typical shift for our care partners includes working with a dedicated team to care for patients with head, neck, spinal cord, thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, and a variety of orthopedic injuries. The Vanderbilt Trauma staff members are excellent in teamwork, reacting quickly to situations, thinking critically, and managing patients from admission to discharge.
VUMC Benefits start on Day One!
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Career Growth Ladder Opportunities
Shift
Full‑time Night Shift – 6:45 pm – 7:15 am (three 12‑hour shifts per week)
Shifts rotate throughout the week
Note: Set schedules are not available. Schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs.
Night shift & PRN employees are required to attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours during the first week of employment.
Required Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
One year of acute care experience in a hospital setting
Flexible availability
Professionalism and reliability
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
High emotional intelligence
Important Instructions for All Candidates
Current Vanderbilt employees must apply via the internal job board. To do so, log in to Workday and search for “internal jobs.” Your work information will not automatically populate, so be sure to enter this information manually and upload an up-to-date resume.
All candidates should upload an updated resume in Word or PDF format, including start and end dates (month & year) for all relevant positions.
Key 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.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Technical Capabilities
CLINICAL COMPETENCIES (Novice): Demonstrates competence with interventions (such as point of care testing, vital signs, etc.) in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
CARE PARTNER PATIENT DOCUMENTATION (Novice): Independently works with clinical applications for patient documentation.
ENVIRONMENT OF CARE (Novice): Demonstrates ability to set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering environment of care services while requiring some support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate peers by setting the example, giving technical support, providing leadership, and generally elevating the level of performance of others while on the job. Models CREDO behaviors.
PLANNING & ORGANIZING (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, participate in goal setting, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and responsibilities. Appropriately matches equipment, and capital resources to task demands. Prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments. Addresses problems and obstacles before they arise. Adapts to changes in major assignments while maintaining expectations. Understands and identifies with the basic goals and values of the organization.
Core Accountabilities
Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance.
Problem Solving/Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes, and procedures that apply to your own job.
Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry‑level co‑workers.
Core Capabilities
Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others – Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
Builds and Maintains Relationships – Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles, and develops relationships across areas.
Communicates Effectively – Opens up and shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
Delivering Excellent Services – Serves others with compassion, invests time to understand problems and needs of others, and provides accurate information and support.
Ensuring High Quality – Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet standards.
Managing Resources Effectively – Demonstrates accountability and stewardship of organizational resources.
Fostering Innovation – Generates new ideas, applies technology, and adapts to change.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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