Compassionate Care Partner: Patient Care Aide

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville invites applications for Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) on the 8 East Obstetrics team. You will assist with patient care under licensed nurse supervision and support clinical procedures, venipuncture and bedside tasks, while maintaining unit standards.

Full-time day shifts, three 12-hour rotations. Requires high school diploma or GED, or current RN program enrollment, or CNA training within the last year, or 1 year of recent care experience.

Qualifications

• 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, 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 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

Teamwork

Caregiving

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RN program enrollment

Nursing Assistant Training Program

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville invites applications for Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) on the 8 East Obstetrics team. You will assist with patient care under licensed nurse supervision and support clinical procedures, venipuncture and bedside tasks, while maintaining unit standards.

Full-time day shifts, three 12-hour rotations. Requires high school diploma or GED, or current RN program enrollment, or CNA training within the last year, or 1 year of recent care experience.