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Organization:
CVICU 80
Job Summary:
Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
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All candidates must upload a current resume when applying.
We are seeking compassionate, patient-focused Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) to provide hands-on patient care and support clinical procedures, including blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside responsibilities.
Why Vanderbilt Health?
At Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, you'll join a team dedicated to advancing health through exceptional patient care, education, and research.
What we offer:
Meaningful work that impacts lives every day
Professional growth and development opportunities
An inclusive, supportive workplace culture
The opportunity to work at a nationally recognized medical center
Schedule
Night Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
Full-time, three 12-hour shifts per week
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
Qualifications
Required
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 (certificate required)
At least 1 year of recent experience (within the last 2 years) as a Care Partner, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician
Preferred
Previous hospital experience
Flexible availability
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Professional, reliable, and patient-centered approach
Application Requirements
Your resume must:
Be current and include all patient care experience
Include start and end dates (month/year) for each position
Be in reverse chronological order
Clearly describe patient care responsibilities and skills
Include hospital units worked, if applicable
Include clinical rotations for nursing students
Be submitted in PDF or Word format (screenshots cannot be accepted)
Learn More
Patient care areas at Vanderbilt University Hospital:
https://www.vumc.org/vanderbilt-nursing/patient-care-areas-vanderbilt-university-hospital
Key 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.
Technical Capabilities:
CLINICAL COMPETENCIES (Novice): Demonstrates competence with interventions (such as point of care testing, vital signs, etc.) in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
CARE PARTNER PATIENT DOCUMENTATION (Novice): Independently works with clinical applications for patient documentation.
ENVIRONMENT OF CARE (Novice): Demonstrates ability to set up and maintain patient…