Compassionate Care Partner - Night Shift Nursing Support

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, seeks a patient care assistant to assist with delivering nursing care and maintaining unit standards under licensed nurse supervision. This full-time night shift involves three 12-hour shifts weekly, with rotating schedules and mandatory orientation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and either current RN program enrollment, graduation from a nursing assistant training program, or at least one year of related care

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) AND one of the following options:
• Current enrollment in a professional nursing RN program with successful completion of the 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 (within the past two years) as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician.

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 patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Emotional intelligence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RN program enrollment

Nursing Assistant training

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, seeks a patient care assistant to assist with delivering nursing care and maintaining unit standards under licensed nurse supervision. This full-time night shift involves three 12-hour shifts weekly, with rotating schedules and mandatory orientation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and either current RN program enrollment, graduation from a nursing assistant training program, or at least one year of related care