Night Shift Care Partner: Patient Care & Unit Support

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking an assistant to support patient care and maintain unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role offers three 12-hour shifts, 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m., with rotating days based on unit need.

You will contribute to efficient patient care, communicate with patients and families, and help manage supplies and equipment. This role provides hands-on nursing support experience within a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Assist with patient care under licensed nurse supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Clinical competencies

Care partner documentation

Environment of care

Planning & organizing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking an assistant to support patient care and maintain unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role offers three 12-hour shifts, 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m., with rotating days based on unit need.

You will contribute to efficient patient care, communicate with patients and families, and help manage supplies and equipment. This role provides hands-on nursing support experience within a leading academic health system.