Nursing Care Partner PRN

Summary

The Nursing Care Partner works under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and provides direct patient care for assigned patients. As a member of the direct care team, the Nursing Care Partner is responsible and accountable for complete and accurate collection and recording of data, completion of routine and delegated direct patient care activities, and communicating and collaborating with the RN to prioritize workload. Reports to department leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides developmentally appropriate care to assigned patients.
• Supports the patient admission and discharge process.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, Foley catheter care, changing, feeding, and ambulating.
• Functions as a One‑to‑One (1:1) Observer when applicable (training provided).
• Collects and monitors data such as vital signs, intake/output, and growth measurements.
• Maintains accurate records of patient care activities.
• Reports patient status and data to the RN.
• Assists with and/or performs venipuncture for labs as necessary (training provided).
• Completes non‑clinical duties including patient transport, stocking of supplies, and cleaning of equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training designation required at time of hire or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• None preferred.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

At time of hire, must meet one of the following requirements:

• Successful completion of one semester/quarter of clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program.
• Recent (within 2 years) and previous CHKD Nursing Care Partner experience.
• Successful completion of CHKD’s nursing student extern program.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (without successful completion of the NCLEX board exam).
• Active Nurse Assistant Certification, Medical Assistant Certification, Emergency Medical Technician Certification, and/or Patient Care Technician Certification.

At time of hire, a record of completion for all education, licenses, training and/or certifications is required. Continuous certification and/or maintenance of state licensures, certifications, training, educational and application requirements is required during employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional patient care skills with the ability to understand and follow instructions relating to basic patient care.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and 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 and work independently while problem‑solving in a fast‑paced, fluid environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with and build collegial relationships with diverse individuals.

Working Conditions

Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and the like. Frequent exposure to communicable disease and moderately adverse working conditions due to performance of certain patient care activities.

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