Care Partner - 6N Neuro/Epilepsy Nights

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

6N Neuro/Epilepsy 30

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 attach an up-to-date resume to their application. Please see below. **

We are seeking compassionate, patient-focused Care Partners (Nursing Assistants) who are experienced and comfortable providing hands-on care and supporting clinical procedures, including venipuncture/blood draws, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside patient care responsibilities.

Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is more than a workplace—it’s a community driven by a shared mission: to advance health and wellness through world-class patient care, education, and research.

• Purpose: Every role contributes to something bigger than yourself.
• Growth: Your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged.
• Belonging: We celebrate individuality and create an environment where everyone can thrive.

• Full-Time Night Shift - 6:45 pm - 7:15 am (three 12-hour shifts/week)
• Shifts rotate throughout the week
• Note: Set schedules are not available. Schedules are determined by unit clinical staffing needs.
• All Employees (Night shift & PRN included) are required to attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours during the first week of employment.
• What You Need to Qualify

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) AND one of the following:
• Current enrollment in a professional nursing RN program with successful completion of the first semester ( including nursing fundamentals clinical ), or
• Graduation from a Nursing Assistant or Aide Training Program within the past year (certificate of completion required ), or
• Minimum of one year of recent experience ( within the past two years ) as a care partner, nursing assistant, or patient care technician.

• One year of previous experience in a hospital setting
• Flexible availability
• Professionalism and reliability
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• High emotional intelligence

• Be part of a nationally recognized medical center.
• Work alongside passionate professionals who care deeply about patients and each other.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within a supportive environment.

• Current Vanderbilt employees: Apply via the internal job board in Workday. Search for “internal jobs”, enter your work information manually and upload your resume.
• All Candidates: Upload a current resume and ensure that it meets the following: Is current and includes all patient care positions held (experience cannot be credited for positions not listed) Includes start and end dates (month and year) for each position Is listed in chronological order (most recent position first) Clearly outlines job responsibilities and patient care skills utilized Identifies the hospital units worked on, if applicable Includes all clinical rotation information for nursing students Is submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format (screenshots cannot be accepted)
• Is current and includes all patient care positions held (experience cannot be credited for positions not listed)
• Includes start and end dates (month and year) for each position
• Is listed in chronological order (most recent position first)
• Clearly outlines job responsibilities and patient care skills utilized
• Identifies the hospital units worked on, if applicable
• Includes all clinical rotation information for nursing students
• Is submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format (screenshots cannot be accepted)

• 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.

Certifications

Relevant Work Experience

Less than 1 year

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.