Care Partner - Labor & Delivery FT Night Shift 18:45 - 07:15
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville Metropolitan Area · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the Role
Labor & Delivery unit – assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assist with day‑to‑day delivery of patient care.
- Facilitate efficient and safe patient care and flow by following work‑area standards.
- Serve as a liaison for communication and education of patient and family needs.
- Support unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
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): Sets up and maintains patient rooms, supplies, and equipment; provides peer training, technical support, and leadership while modeling CREDO behaviors.
- Planning & Organizing (Novice): Anticipates basic resource needs, identifies tasks, participates in goal setting, schedules activities, meets deadlines, and adapts to changes while understanding organizational goals and values.
Core Accountabilities
- Organizational Impact – Performs routine tasks that may impact the team’s performance with occasional guidance.
- Problem Solving/Complexity – Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems.
- Breadth of Knowledge – Applies knowledge of standards, established processes, and procedures relevant to the role.
- Team Interaction – Provides guidance to entry‑level co‑workers.
Core Capabilities
- Develops Self and Others – Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
- Builds and Maintains Relationships – Understands colleagues’ priorities and working styles, fostering cross‑area relationships.
- Communicates Effectively – Shares information openly and communicates clearly and courteously.
- Serves Others with Compassion – Invests time to understand others’ problems and needs to provide excellent service.
- Solves Complex Problems – Understands issues, resolves routine problems, and raises concerns promptly.
- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support – Listens carefully, provides accurate information and support.
- Performs Excellent Work – Checks quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet standards.
- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements – Demonstrates basic safety knowledge and reports unsafe conditions.
- Demonstrates Accountability – Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and seeks high‑quality outcomes.
- Stewards Organizational Resources – Understands how personal actions impact departmental resources.
- Makes Data‑Driven Decisions – Uses accurate information to achieve results on time and without error.
- Generates New Ideas – Proposes or accepts initiatives that improve day‑to‑day operations.
- Applies Technology – Quickly absorbs new technology and utilizes appropriate tools and procedures.
- Adapts to Change – Embraces change with an open mind and incorporates new instructions into work.
Qualifications
Required:
- 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.
Preferred:
- One year of previous experience in a hospital setting.
- Flexible availability.
- Professionalism and reliability.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- High emotional intelligence.
Schedule
Full‑Time Night Shift – 6:45 pm to 7:15 am (three 12‑hour shifts per week). Shifts rotate throughout the week; set schedules are not available and are determined by unit staffing needs. All employees (night shift & PRN) must attend hospital orientation during regular daytime hours in the first week of employment.
Benefits
This role offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings to support well‑being and professional growth.