Nursing Care Partner - Outpatient

About the role

Under the direction of the clinical lead, provides care and meets patient and family needs for assigned patients in a patient care area. Reports to department leadership. Works in a normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature; frequent exposure to communicable disease and moderately adverse working conditions due to performance of certain patient care activities.

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Responsibilities

• Supports the patient intake and discharge process.
• Performs activities of daily living including bathing, foley catheter care, changing, feeding, ambulating patients.
• Collects data such as vital signs, intake and output, growth measurements, and transfers data to the clinical lead.
• Performs venipuncture for labs.
• Facilitates throughput within the outpatient medical practice.
• Enters patient screening forms accurately into the electronic health record system.
• Performs general administrative duties including faxing, scanning, filing, copying, and scheduling patient appointments.
• Provides developmentally appropriate care to assigned patients.
• Completes non‑clinical duties such as patient transport, stocking supplies, and cleaning equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current CPR training designation required at time of hire or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Must meet one of the following at time of hire:
  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Registered Nurse program with completion of at least one semester of clinical rotation.
  • Previous Nursing Care Partner experience at CHKD (within 2 years).
  • Completion of the nursing student extern program at CHKD.
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school program (without successful completion of the NCLEX board exam).
  • Certification as a nurse assistant (must be maintained).
  • Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (must be maintained).

Skills

• Exceptional patient care skills with ability to understand and follow instructions relating to basic patient care.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, empathetic team player who takes initiative.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills; able to shift priorities, work independently, and problem solve in a fast‑paced, fluid environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with and build collegial relationships with diverse individuals.