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Care Partner PRN - Medical ICU - PRN Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026

About the role

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:

MICU Cohort 20

Job Summary:

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

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**All Candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application. **

Why Vanderbilt Health?

Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is more than a workplace—it’s a community driven by a shared mission: to advance health and wellness through world-class patient care, education, and research.

Here, you’ll find:

  • Purpose: Every role contributes to something bigger than yourself.
  • Growth: Your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged.
  • Belonging: We celebrate individuality and create an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that never settles for “good enough,” Vanderbilt is the place for you.

About the Department:

We care for critically ill adult patients ranging in age from 18 years and older who are being treated for Acute Respiratory Failure, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Multisystem Organ System Failure, Sepsis, Drug Overdoses, Gastrointestinal Bleeds, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypertensive Crisis, Acute/Chronic Renal Failure, and Liver Failure/Cirrhosis. Our patients are unique because of the variety of patients admitted to the MICU which allows for the development of critical thinking and intensive care assessment skills. 

Your Schedule:

  • PRN Night Shift - 6:45 pm - 7:15 am
  • PRN staff are required to work a minimum of four 12-hour shifts every six weeks; however, candidates must commit to a full-time orientation period (two/three 12-hour shifts per week) for the first 4 weeks of employment.
  • All Employees (Night shift & PRN included) are required to attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours during the first week of employment.

What You Need to Qualify:

Required:

  • 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), or
  • Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate of completion required), or
  • 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

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Be part of a nationally recognized medical center.
  • Work alongside passionate professionals who care deeply about patients and each other.
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement within a supportive environment.

Ready to Apply?

  • Current Vanderbilt employees: Apply via the internal job board in Workday.  Search for “internal jobs”, enter your work information manually and upload your resume.

All Candidates: Upload a current 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.
• Assists with day to day delivery of patient care.
• Facilitates efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
• Serves as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
• Supports unit operations and p

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