Neuro Stepdown Care Partner — FT Night Shift (Growth)

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

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN seeks a dedicated care partner/nursing assistant to assist with patient care under a licensed nurse. This full-time night-shift role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and patient comfort within a busy neuroscience step-down unit.

Responsibilities include delivering daily care, maintaining unit standards, and coordinating with families while attending hospital orientation during the first week. Prior CNA experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Enrollment in an RN program with first semester completed, or
• Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide program within the past year.
• Minimum of one year recent experience as a care partner, nursing assistant or patient care technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Help maintain unit environmental standards and safety.
• Serve as liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
• Support unit operations and patient flow by managing supplies and equipment.

Skills

Care partner

Nursing assistant

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RN program enrollment

Nursing Assistant Training Program completion

Recent care experience (1 year)

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN seeks a dedicated care partner/nursing assistant to assist with patient care under a licensed nurse. This full-time night-shift role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and patient comfort within a busy neuroscience step-down unit.

Responsibilities include delivering daily care, maintaining unit standards, and coordinating with families while attending hospital orientation during the first week. Prior CNA experience is valued.