Care Partner PRN - Emergency Services Night Shift

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and uniqueness is celebrated.

About the Department

The Adult Emergency Department is a fast-paced, high-volume environment where staff function like a family. We care for all patients presenting with emergent medical conditions, treating a wide array of illnesses and injuries.

Schedule

PRN Night Shift – 6:45 pm to 7:15 am. PRN staff must work a minimum of four 12-hour shifts every six weeks. For the first 4 weeks of employment, candidates must commit to two 12-hour shifts per week for orientation. Three additional on-campus classes (ED Bootcamp, Handle With Care, and Mass Decon Training) are required during the 6-week orientation, with set dates typically meeting once a month. All employees, including night shift and PRN, must attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours in the first week of employment.

Requirements

• 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:

• One year of previous experience in a hospital setting
• Flexible availability
• Professionalism and reliability
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• High emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

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

Additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• Environment of Care: Fundamental awareness of setting up and maintaining patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment
• Care Partner Patient Documentation: Fundamental awareness of clinical applications for patient documentation
• Clinical Competencies: Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency to assist and perform clinical care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards
• Planning & Organizing: Ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes, and procedures relevant to the role
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry-level co-workers

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops self and others by identifying development opportunities
  • Builds and maintains relationships across areas
  • Communicates effectively by openly sharing information in a clear and courteous manner
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves others with compassion by understanding their needs
  • Solves routine problems and raises concerns in a timely manner
  • Listens carefully to provide accurate information and support
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Performs excellent work by checking quality before delivery
  • Fulfills safety and regulatory requirements by demonstrating basic knowledge of safety conditions and reporting unsafe conditions
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates accountability by taking responsibility for assigned activities
  • Stewards organizational resources by understanding the impact of personal actions on departmental resources
  • Makes data-driven decisions using accurate information to achieve results on time and without error
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates new ideas by proposing or accepting initiatives that impact day-to-day operations
  • Applies technology by quickly absorbing new tools and procedures
  • Adapts to change by keeping an open mind and incorporating change instructions into work

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance well-being and professional growth.