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Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Care Partner - Ortho/Ortho Trauma Unit FT Nights 18:45 - 07:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Organization

Orthopaedics Team 40

Job Summary Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Shift

Full-Time Night Shift – 6:45 pm to 7:15 am (three 12‑hour shifts per week)

Shifts rotate throughout the week

Schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs

All employees (night shift & PRN) must attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours in the first week of employment

Position Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)

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

Flexible availability

Professionalism and reliability

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

High emotional intelligence

Important Instructions for All Candidates

Current Vanderbilt employees must apply through the internal job board. Log in to Workday, search for “internal jobs,” and manually enter information before uploading your 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.

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.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, and organize work for own assignments.

Core Accountabilities

Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance.

Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems.

Applies knowledge of standards and established processes that apply to the job.

Provides guidance to entry‑level co‑workers.

Core Capabilities

Communication Effectively: Shares information publicly and clearly.

Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion and attention to quality.

Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability and stewardship of resources.

Innovation & Adaptation: Generates new ideas and adapts to change.

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

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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