Care Partner - VAD & Heart Transplant FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. All Candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application. We are seeking compassionate, patient-focused Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) who are experienced and comfortable providing hands-on care and supporting clinical procedures, including venipuncture/blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside patient care responsibilities. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is more than a workplace—it’s a community driven by a shared mission: to advance health and wellness through world-class patient care, education, and research. Here, you’ll find: Purpose: Every role contributes to something bigger than yourself. Growth: Your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Belonging: We celebrate individuality and create an environment where everyone can thrive. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that never settles for “good enough,” Vanderbilt is the place for you.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
Current enrollment in a professional nursing RN program with successful completion of the first semester (including nursing fundamentals clinical)
Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate of completion required)
Minimum of one year of recent experience (within the past two years) as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician.
Current Vanderbilt employees: Apply via the internal job board in Workday. Search for “internal jobs”, enter your work information manually and upload your resume.
All Candidates: Upload a current resume and ensure that it meets the following: Is current and includes all patient care positions held (experience cannot be credited for positions not listed) Includes start and end dates (month and year) for each position Is listed in chronological order (most recent position first) Clearly outlines job responsibilities and patient care skills utilized Identifies the hospital units worked on, if applicable Includes all clinical rotation information for nursing students Is submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format (screenshots cannot be accepted)

Nice To Haves

One year of previous experience in a hospital setting
Flexible availability
Professionalism and reliability
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
High emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

Assist with the 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.