Night Shift Nursing Assistant - Patient Care Partner

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking compassionate Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) to assist with patient care and support clinical procedures in a hospital setting. Work involves blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities under a licensed nurse.

Position features night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), full-time with three 12-hour shifts per week, and a rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs. Orientation occurs during the first week for all staff.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Enrollment in an RN program with first semester completed or nursing assistant training certificate.
• At least 1 year of recent experience as a Care Partner, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with day-to-day delivery of patient care.
• Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
• Serve as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
• Support 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

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant/Aide Certification

RN student (first semester completed)

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking compassionate Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) to assist with patient care and support clinical procedures in a hospital setting. Work involves blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities under a licensed nurse.

Position features night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), full-time with three 12-hour shifts per week, and a rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs. Orientation occurs during the first week for all staff.