Night Care Partner — Compassionate Patient Support

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

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking compassionate Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) to assist with hands-on patient care and support clinical procedures, including venipuncture and catheter care. The role involves night shifts, with three 12-hour shifts per week, and orientation during the first week.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and potential pathways through RN studies, nursing assistant training, or relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) AND one of the following:Current enrollment in a professional nursing RN program with first semester completed, or graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year, or minimum of one year of recent care partner/ nursing assistant/ patient care technician experience.
• One year of hospital experience preferred, flexible availability, professionalism and reliability, excellent communication and teamwork, high emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under 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.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking compassionate Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) to assist with hands-on patient care and support clinical procedures, including venipuncture and catheter care. The role involves night shifts, with three 12-hour shifts per week, and orientation during the first week.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and potential pathways through RN studies, nursing assistant training, or relevant experience.