Care Partner - Adult Emergency Services FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15
About The Position
Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) assist with patient care and maintain unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role provides hands-on care and supports clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, vital signs, and other bedside responsibilities. Care Partners help facilitate safe and efficient patient care and flow, communicate and educate patients and families about their needs, and support unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and patient-room standards. Additional duties may be assigned. This is a full-time night-shift role with three 12-hour shifts per week, scheduled from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. The schedule rotates according to unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. All employees, including night-shift and PRN staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. The position is with Vanderbilt Health’s Emergency Services organization in Nashville, Tennessee. Candidates must submit a current resume that meets the application requirements in the posting.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
- Meet at least one of the following: current enrollment in an RN program with successful completion of the first semester and nursing fundamentals clinical; graduation from a Nursing Assistant/Aide Training Program within the past year with certificate; or at least one year of recent experience within the last two years as a Care Partner, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician.
- Submit a current resume that includes all patient care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse chronological order, clear descriptions of patient care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and nursing-student clinical rotations; submit in PDF or Word format.
- Attend daytime orientation during the first week of employment.
- Work a rotating schedule based on unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience.
- Flexible availability.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care and maintain unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assist with day-to-day delivery of patient care, including bedside responsibilities and support for clinical procedures.
- Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and patient flow by following work-area standards.
- Serve as a liaison for communication and education related to patient and family needs.
- Maintain supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and unit environmental standards to support unit operations and patient flow.
- Document patient care using clinical applications.
- Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changes in assignments.
Benefits
- Meaningful work that impacts lives every day.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
- Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized medical center.
- Benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
