Care Partner - Transitional Care Unit FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner (Nursing Assistant) assists with patient care and maintains unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role provides hands-on bedside support and assists with clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vital signs. The Care Partner also supports patient and family communication, unit operations, and safe, efficient patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and other environmental standards.

This is a full-time night-shift role in Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Transitional Care Unit, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. The schedule rotates based on unit staffing needs, and set schedules are not available. Employees, including night-shift staff, must attend daytime orientation during their first week. The position requires a current resume with patient-care experience and other specified details.

The role requires competence in basic clinical interventions and patient documentation, and the ability to organize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, and follow safety and regulatory requirements. The Care Partner works collaboratively, communicates clearly and courteously, provides compassionate support, and adapts to changes in plans and procedures. The position may include routine duties with occasional guidance and providing guidance to entry-level coworkers.

Vanderbilt Health describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth and development. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to patient care at a nationally recognized medical center. A comprehensive benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or 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.
• Demonstrate competence with clinical interventions such as point-of-care testing and vital signs.
• Ability to work the rotating night-shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week; set schedules are not available.
• Attend daytime orientation during the first week.
• Submit a current resume that includes all patient-care experience, month/year start and end dates for each position, reverse chronological ordering, clearly described patient-care responsibilities and skills, applicable hospital units, and nursing-student clinical rotations; submit as a PDF or Word document.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience.
• Flexible availability.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Maintain unit environmental standards.
• Assist with day-to-day patient care, including bedside responsibilities and clinical procedures.
• Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work-area standards.
• Serve as a liaison for communication and education concerning patient and family needs.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, patient rooms, and unit environmental standards to support unit operations and patient flow.
• Complete patient documentation using clinical applications.
• Follow safety and regulatory requirements and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
• Organize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, and prepare clear and accurate status reports on patient-care assignments.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues, provide accurate information and support, and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Adapt to changes in assignments, plans, and procedures.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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