Night Shift Care Partner — Patient Care Aide

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Professional growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Nationally recognized medical center

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking compassionate Care Partners to assist with patient care and unit standards under nurse supervision. The role includes bedside tasks, documentation, and supporting patient needs on a night shift schedule.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or nursing assistant training, plus one year of relevant experience. Hospital experience and strong teamwork are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Enrollment in an RN program with first semester completed or Nursing Assistant certificate.
• At least 1 year of recent care partner/NA/PCT experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of patient care under licensed nurse supervision.
• Support environmental standards and patient flow on the unit.
• Participate in bedside tasks such as vital signs, specimen collection and basic procedures.
• Communicate with patients and families to meet care needs.

Skills

Care partner experience

Patient care

Teamwork skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Nursing Assistant training certificate

RN program: first semester

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking compassionate Care Partners to assist with patient care and unit standards under nurse supervision. The role includes bedside tasks, documentation, and supporting patient needs on a night shift schedule.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or nursing assistant training, plus one year of relevant experience. Hospital experience and strong teamwork are preferred.