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Job description
Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region's largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you'll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.
Organization:
Neuro ICU 20
Job Summary:
Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
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
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 rooms, supplies, and equipment. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering environment of care services while requiring some support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate peers by setting the example, giving technical support, providing leadership, and generally elevating the level of performance of others while on the job. Models CREDO behaviors.
PLANNING & ORGANIZING (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, participates in goal setting, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and responsibilities. Appropriately matches equipment, and capital resources to task demands. Prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on patient care assignments. Address problems a
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Worksite address
nashville, TN, 37247, US
Who can apply
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