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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.

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