Nursing Care Partner: Direct Patient Care & Support

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, VA seeks a Nursing Care Partner to work under the supervision of an RN. You will provide direct patient care, collect data, and communicate with the RN to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.

This role involves assisting with admissions/discharges, daily living activities, and potential 1:1 observation. CPR certification is required or obtained within 45 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of one semester/quarter of clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program.
• Recent CHKD Nursing Care Partner experience.
• Successful completion of CHKD’s nursing student extern program.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (without NCLEX).
• Active Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, or Patient Care Technician certifications.
• Record of completion for all education, licenses, training and certifications is required.
• Continuous certification and maintenance of licensure/certifications during employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides developmentally appropriate care to assigned patients.
• Supports patient admission and discharge processes.
• Assists with activities of daily living (bathing, Foley care, changing, feeding, ambulating).
• Functions as a One-to-One Observer if applicable (training provided).
• Collects and monitors vital signs, intake/output, and growth measurements.
• Maintains accurate records of patient care activities.
• Reports patient status and data to the RN.
• Assists with venipuncture for labs if trained.
• Performs non-clinical duties: patient transport, stocking, equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Nursing assistant certification

EMT certification

Medical assistant certification

Patient care technician certification

Nursing program completion

Job description

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, VA seeks a Nursing Care Partner to work under the supervision of an RN. You will provide direct patient care, collect data, and communicate with the RN to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.

This role involves assisting with admissions/discharges, daily living activities, and potential 1:1 observation. CPR certification is required or obtained within 45 days of hire.