Care Partner - NICU (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.

About the Role

Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role supports unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.

Schedule

• Three (3) 12-hour shifts: 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.
• Rotating schedule based on unit need
• No specific workdays or days off can be guaranteed
• School schedules cannot be accommodated

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards to support unit operations and patient flow
• Additional duties may be assigned

Technical Capabilities

• Clinical Competencies (Novice): Demonstrate competence with interventions (such as point-of-care testing, vital signs) in practical applications of moderate difficulty
• Care Partner Patient Documentation (Novice): Independently work with clinical applications for patient documentation
• Environment of Care (Novice): Set up and maintain patient rooms, supplies, and equipment; train and educate peers by example and technical support
• Planning & Organizing (Novice): Anticipate basic resource needs, identify tasks, participate in goal setting, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments

Models CREDO behaviors.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: 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

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops self and others by identifying development opportunities
  • Builds and maintains relationships across areas
  • Communicates effectively by openly sharing information in a clear and courteous manner
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves others with compassion by understanding their problems and needs
  • Solves routine problems and raises concerns in a timely manner
  • Offers meaningful advice and support by listening carefully and providing accurate information
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Performs excellent work by checking quality before delivery and asking relevant questions
  • Fulfills safety and regulatory requirements by demonstrating basic knowledge of safety conditions and reporting unsafe conditions
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates accountability by taking responsibility for assigned activities and thinking beyond standard approaches
  • Stewards organizational resources by understanding the impact of personal actions on departmental resources
  • Makes data-driven decisions by using accurate information to achieve results on time and without error
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates new ideas by proposing or accepting ideas that impact day-to-day operations
  • Applies technology by quickly absorbing new tools and utilizing appropriate procedures
  • Adapts to change by keeping an open mind and incorporating change instructions into work

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience

Benefits

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.