Mental Health Technician — Compassionate Patient Care

MePA; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking an entry-level patient care assistant to support registered nurses in delivering compassionate care across our MCC Patient Safety Team. You will help with basic patient needs, monitor conditions, and ensure safety under supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting daily care, handling routine procedures, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high-quality patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in patient care settings is not required or is less than 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Carries out procedures under supervision of Registered Nurse including special precautions, Handle with Care skills and seclusion and restraint correctly and safely.
• Documents all pertinent clinical information on a daily basis, including all unusual incidents.
• Completes documentation for Seclusion/Restraint and Special Precautions accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking an entry-level patient care assistant to support registered nurses in delivering compassionate care across our MCC Patient Safety Team. You will help with basic patient needs, monitor conditions, and ensure safety under supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting daily care, handling routine procedures, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high-quality patient experiences.