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Nurse Practitioner

Springfield, MO · On-site

Job Type Part-time Description Aria Care Partners is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mobile Nurse Practitioner to provide general podiatry services. This role involves traveling to various ...

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Springfield, MO · On-site

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How much do care partner jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for care partner in Springfield, MO is $17.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.63 and $20.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Do you need a degree to be a care partner?

A care partner typically does not need a degree to perform their duties, but they often require relevant training, certifications, or experience in caregiving or healthcare. Employers may prefer candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong interpersonal skills are essential for the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a care partner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Care Partner, you need a solid understanding of basic patient care, mobility assistance, and hygiene practices, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant caregiving experience. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and patient monitoring tools is commonly required. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal communication are vital soft skills for building trust and rapport with patients. These skills and qualities are essential for delivering safe, respectful, and effective care to individuals in healthcare or home settings.

Is being a care partner a stressful job?

Care partners often experience stress due to the emotional and physical demands of providing support to individuals with health or mobility needs. The job requires strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to handle unpredictable situations, which can contribute to job-related stress. Proper training and support can help manage these challenges effectively.

What is the difference between Care Partner vs Certified Nursing Assistant?

AspectCare PartnerCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
CredentialsMay require training or certification, varies by employerMust have state-approved CNA certification
Work EnvironmentAssists clients in homes, assisted living, or healthcare facilitiesPrimarily works in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities
Job DutiesProvides companionship, light personal care, and supportPerforms basic nursing tasks like bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance
Employer & Industry UsageHome care agencies, assisted living, hospiceHospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities

While both Care Partners and CNAs assist with patient care, Care Partners typically focus on companionship and light support, often in home or assisted living settings. CNAs perform more clinical tasks and require formal certification, mainly working in healthcare facilities. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right role based on skills and work environment preferences.

What is a care partner?

A care partner provides support to a licensed nurse in caring for patients in a hospital, nursing home, or similar facility. In this role, you tend to the basic needs of the patient as directed by your attending nurse and help them with any additional tasks. The type of care that you provide to patients depends on the facility in which you work. As a care partner, your job duties include taking blood pressure measurements, checking body temperature, and monitoring pulse rates. You also assist patients with bathroom trips and recovery walks and administer medication.

What are some common challenges faced by care partners in a healthcare setting?

Care Partners often encounter challenges such as managing the emotional needs of patients, balancing multiple responsibilities, and adapting to changing patient conditions. They may work with a diverse team of nurses, physicians, and therapists, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills. Additionally, Care Partners need to maintain patience and resilience when providing hands-on support with daily living activities, especially in fast-paced or high-stress environments.
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Infographic showing various Care Partner job openings in Springfield, MO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,247 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care

Bolivar, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Fresenius Medical Care rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 1,330 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

530th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Paid one on one training and education provided
Empower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art training programs and equipment
Primarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member present
Position functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hours
Float between Bolivar and Spring Field North
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective home dialysis therapy and training for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse under organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Assists in the setup of home dialysis equipment and the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment within the home therapy program. Supports the organization's commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction, and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization's Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
All duties and responsibilities of the PCT I HT are to be performed under the direct supervision of the Home Therapies registered nurse (HT RN), in compliance with and as permissible per state laws, regulations, and policies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Home Assist):
  • Reinforces home hemodialysis (HHD) and/or peritoneal dialysis (PD) training as permitted by law.
  • Identifies and welcomes patients, obtains vital signs, weights, and gathers information needed to complete the Clinic Visit Intake form.
  • Builds and maintains strong communication and collaboration processes and rapport with patients, care partners, the HT RN, direct and non-direct patient care staff, providers, and other team members.
  • Obtains treatment records from patients and/or systems, reviews for completion, and reports missing or abnormal data to the HT RN.
  • Assists with electronic home treatment/medication/oral nutritional supplement reconciliation and reports missing data/orders to the HT RN.
  • May assist HT RNs with home visits.
  • Provides home support as applicable and permissible.
  • Prepares supplies for the collection of prescribed laboratory testing and prepares specimens for shipping.
  • Assists with the tracking and shipping of transplant-related laboratory specimens and reinforces transplant education.
  • Completes opening/closing daily chores and documents as appropriate.
  • Disinfects dialysis machines, chairs, tables, and other equipment in between patient visits, and routinely.
  • Prepares the exam/training room for home dialysis training, treatment, or other visits.
  • Stocks exam, training, treatment, and storage rooms with supplies.
  • Develops or follows a process for the management of supplies to maximize use and minimize waste.
  • Schedules patient appointments and contacts patients/caregivers regarding dates, times, and reminders.
  • Supports patient registration and use of connected health.
  • Assists patients and care partners with supplies/inventory ordering and management.
  • Maintains logs and tracking.
  • May order and track clinic/office supplies, as directed.
  • Participates in medical records, infection control, and other audit processes as directed.
  • Actively collaborates with others during staff huddles or meetings.
  • Helps collect required documentation for patient admission, prepares and maintains the electronic and/or hard-copy patient chart, as directed.
  • Performs other clerical duties, as assigned (answering phones, faxing, email, provider office contact, etc.).

Home Hemodialysis
  • Reinforces HHD training.
  • Sets up, tears down, programs, tests, and disinfects the HHD machine, as directed.
  • Troubleshoots HHD Machinery/tools and connectivity issues.
  • Prepares dialysate for use, as directed.
  • Prepares dialysis supplies for HHD treatment according to standing/provider orders.
  • Evaluates the dialysis access before treatment, documents all findings in the medical record, and reports abnormal findings to the HT RN.
  • Initiates HHD treatment, while monitoring and documenting patient status, vital signs, and machine data in the treatment record.
  • Performs and documents safety checks during treatment at intervals designated by CMS and facility policy.
  • Reports observed significant changes in patient status during treatment to the HT RN, and documents in the medical record.
  • Provides interventions during treatment in response to interdialytic events, and documents in the medical record, as directed and permissible.
  • Obtains pre-treatment termination vitals and documents in the treatment record.
  • Ensures hemostasis of the patient dialysis access is achieved before leaving the treatment area.
  • Collects and documents post-treatment vitals in the treatment record and reports to the HT RN.
  • Assists with quarterly, semi-annual, and annual water and dialysate testing as directed.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Reinforces PD training.
  • Troubleshoots PD cycler, modem, and connectivity issues.
  • Performs phlebotomy to obtain prescribed laboratory testing, as directed (must meet state and/or competency requirements to perform).
  • Sets up PD cycler and prepares and warms PD solutions, as directed.
  • Assists with exit site care, as directed.
  • May help with tracking of PD equipment.
  • Other duties, as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Employees are required to take Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note: failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.
  • Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The

position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required.
  • The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May

be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
  • The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may assist. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and lower solutions frequently of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for heavier items.
EDUCATION AND LICENSES:
  • High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
  • Must meet Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
  • All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
  • Demonstrated commitment to organizational mission, culture, core values, and customer service standards.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
  • Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors

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We are a Team of more than 70,000 with one guiding Principle Patients First. This promise starts with providing the most comprehensive care for people living with Chronic Kidney Disease and extends to Innovative Solutions that are redefining Healthcare and setting the industry standard. From evolving home Dialysis and Patient education programs to improving patient care to providing World Class Research and Data driven insights. Our vertically integrated network tirelessly seeks new ways to improve the quality of our Patients' lives. We believe each of us can make an impact and together we can change an industry. Our Mission is to Provide Superior care that improves the quality of life of every patient, every day, setting the standard by which others in the Healthcare Industry are judged. And none of us does it alone. We bring together the brightest minds in kidney care to Dream, Research, and Innovate.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Waltham, MA, US

Year founded

1996

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