Care Partner — Compassionate Nursing Assistant

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking compassionate Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) to assist with patient care in the Medical ICU/Medical PCU cohort under licensed nurse supervision. Duties include venipuncture support, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside tasks.

Part-time day shifts available (two 12-hour shifts weekly) with rotating schedules. Strong communication, reliability, and teamwork are highly valued for this patient-focused role within our academic

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).
• Current enrollment in an RN program with successful completion of first semester, or
• Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate of completion required).
• Minimum of one year of recent experience as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician.
• Preferred: one year of hospital experience, flexible availability, professionalism and reliability, excellent communication and teamwork, high emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under 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.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Emotional intelligence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RN program enrollment

Nursing Assistant certificate

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking compassionate Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) to assist with patient care in the Medical ICU/Medical PCU cohort under licensed nurse supervision. Duties include venipuncture support, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside tasks.

Part-time day shifts available (two 12-hour shifts weekly) with rotating schedules. Strong communication, reliability, and teamwork are highly valued for this patient-focused role within our academic