Compassionate Patient Care Partner - Day Shift

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking compassionate Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) to provide hands-on patient care and support clinical procedures under licensed nurse supervision.

The role involves venipuncture, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside duties with full-time day shifts; schedules rotate by unit needs and may vary. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma/GED and relevant nursing support experience or training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of recent experience as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician.
• Current enrollment in a professional nursing RN program with successful completion of the first semester (including nursing fundamentals clinical).
• Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate of completion required).

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

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant training program certificate

Enrollment in an RN program

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking compassionate Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) to provide hands-on patient care and support clinical procedures under licensed nurse supervision.

The role involves venipuncture, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside duties with full-time day shifts; schedules rotate by unit needs and may vary. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma/GED and relevant nursing support experience or training.