Patient Care Partner — Compassionate, Hands-On Support

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

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking compassionate Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) to support bedside patient care and clinic procedures in a fast-paced hospital environment in Nashville, TN. The role requires the ability to assist with venipuncture, catheter care, specimen collection, and other nursing tasks under licensed supervision.

Shifts include Full-Time Day and Night with rotating schedules. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and related nursing/healthcare training or experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) and one of the following: enrollment in RN program with first semester completed (including nursing fundamentals), or completion of a Nursing Assistant or Aide program within the past year, or a minimum of one year of recent care partner experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of patient care under 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 liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
• Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Emotional intelligence

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking compassionate Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) to support bedside patient care and clinic procedures in a fast-paced hospital environment in Nashville, TN. The role requires the ability to assist with venipuncture, catheter care, specimen collection, and other nursing tasks under licensed supervision.

Shifts include Full-Time Day and Night with rotating schedules. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and related nursing/healthcare training or experience.