Care Partner - VAD & Heart Transplant FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15
About The Position
Vanderbilt Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Care Partner (Nursing Assistant) for its VAD and Heart Transplant unit. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the Care Partner assists with patient care, supports clinical procedures, and helps maintain unit environmental standards. Duties may include blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, vital signs, patient documentation, and other bedside responsibilities. The role also supports communication and education for patients and families, maintains supplies and equipment, and helps promote safe, efficient patient care and unit flow. This is a full-time night-shift position, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week 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. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
- 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.
- Current resume submitted with the application, including patient-care experience and month/year start and end dates for each position, in reverse chronological order.
- Resume must describe patient-care responsibilities and skills, include hospital units worked if applicable, and include clinical rotations for nursing students.
- Resume must be submitted in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.
- Ability to perform patient documentation and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment, with some support and instruction as needed.
- Ability to organize assigned work, meet deadlines, adapt to changes, and communicate clearly and courteously.
- Professional, reliable, patient-centered approach.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience.
- Flexible availability.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Support clinical procedures and bedside care, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vital signs.
- Follow work-area standards to facilitate safe and efficient patient care and patient flow.
- Communicate with patients and families and support education about their needs.
- Maintain supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and unit environmental standards.
- Document patient care using clinical applications.
- Organize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, and provide clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments.
- Report unsafe conditions and follow safety and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
- Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
