Care Partner - MCE North FT Night Shift - 18:45 - 07:15
About The Position
Vanderbilt Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Care Partner (Nursing Assistant) for MCE Recovery. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, this role assists with patient care and maintains unit environmental standards. The position includes hands-on bedside care and support for clinical procedures such as blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vital signs. This is a full-time night-shift role working 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week. The schedule rotates according to unit staffing needs; set schedules are not available. Employees, including night-shift staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. The Care Partner supports safe, efficient care and patient flow by carrying out assigned care, communicating patient and family needs, and maintaining unit supplies, equipment, and environment. The role requires a current resume with complete patient-care experience and position dates. Vanderbilt Health offers professional growth and development, a supportive and inclusive workplace, and the opportunity to work at a nationally recognized medical center. Benefits may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience, and 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 past 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, reverse chronological order, patient-care responsibilities and skills, hospital units worked if applicable, and clinical rotations for nursing students.
- Submit the resume in PDF or Word format; screenshots are not accepted.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience.
- Flexible availability.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach.
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Support clinical procedures and bedside responsibilities, 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.
- Serve as a liaison in communicating and educating patients and families about their needs.
- Maintain unit supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and environmental standards.
- Document patient care using clinical applications.
- Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, meet deadlines, and communicate clear and accurate status updates.
- Report unsafe conditions and follow applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
- Benefits 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
