Care Partner - CPOD - ED Inpatient Holds FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Care Partner (Nursing Assistant) for its C-Pod Emergency Department. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the Care Partner assists with patient care and maintains unit environmental standards. The role includes hands-on patient care and support for clinical procedures such as blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and bedside responsibilities.

This is a full-time night-shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, on a rotating schedule based on 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 Care Partner supports safe and efficient patient care and patient flow, communicates and helps address patient and family needs, and maintains supplies, equipment, and the care environment. Additional duties may be assigned. Applicants must upload a current resume that follows the posting's specified content and format requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• In addition to the education requirement, meet 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.
• Upload a current resume that includes all patient care experience; month/year start and end dates for each position; reverse chronological order; descriptions of patient care responsibilities and skills; hospital units worked, if applicable; clinical rotations for nursing students; and submission as a PDF or Word document.
• Ability to perform the listed patient care, documentation, environment-of-care, and work-planning tasks, with support and instruction as appropriate.

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 the day-to-day delivery of patient care, including bedside responsibilities and support for clinical procedures.
• Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work area standards.
• Serve as a liaison for communication and education regarding patient and family needs.
• Maintain unit supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and environmental standards.
• Perform clinical interventions such as point-of-care testing and vital signs within demonstrated competence.
• Document patient care using clinical applications.
• Organize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, and provide clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments.
• Model CREDO behaviors and support colleagues through clear communication and teamwork.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED