Cardiac Patient Care Technician — Night Shift (Nashville)

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant for the Saint Thomas West facility in Nashville, TN. The role focuses on aiding movement, patient care, documentation, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment on a Cardiac Transplant LVAD unit.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and preferred Nurse Aide, with BLS within 1 month of hire. It offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within Ascension.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date (AHA or Red Cross accepted).
• Nurse Aide preferred.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required. Note: licensure/certification can substitute education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and personal care.
• Report changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff and document records.
• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Documentation

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable cumulative experience

Nurse Aide preferred

Job description

Ascension is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant for the Saint Thomas West facility in Nashville, TN. The role focuses on aiding movement, patient care, documentation, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment on a Cardiac Transplant LVAD unit.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and preferred Nurse Aide, with BLS within 1 month of hire. It offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within Ascension.