Nursing Care Assistant I

2 weeks ago

Durham, United States Duke University Full time

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

* Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
* Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
* Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
* Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
* Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle
* Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Occ Summary

Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursi ngphysician and nurses with physical examinations by helpingposition pat ients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.Take and reco rd

N/A

duties in the direct careof patients under the direct su pervision of anRN/LPN.

Work Performed

Prepare patient s, equipment anmination;provide such additional care as required to meet the personal nd supplies for specific procedures andprovide manual assi stance as requig,assisting withambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder eliingRN/LPN of information collected.Administer treatment a nd personal care procedures to patients including,but not limited to, fe eding, bathing,shaving, changing clothing,cleaning and trimming fingerna ils, bed-makinbyreinforcing teaching instructed byRN and/or physician as needed.Assisteeds andcomfort of assigned patients.Participate in teachi ng activitiesvital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administerdouches and enemas.Note and report any changes in patient's condition.Turn and p osition patieoral/nasogastric feeding and urinarycatherizations/irrigati on.Perform otriatetraining.Assist with admission, discharge, and transpo rtation ofpatns.Clean assigned area;stock and replenish supplies and eq uipment asreqdskills validation and attending educational offerings. Sup port thedevelasrequired.Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on pa tient specimeuired.Participate in own professional development by maintaining requireopment of other staff and formal learners.May also perform sterile dressients.Follow standard precautions and use personal protecti ve equipmenther related duties incidental to work described herein.

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Knowinking water.Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing, with approping change for wounds over 48 hours old,IV fluid assistance activities,nts, set up and feed patients as necessary,provide patients w ith freshdrred.Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and informledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of steri le techniquwledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine andes and specialprocedures that areapplicable to work performed Working knospecial treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of sanitation , personalhygiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicable to w orkin a hospitalWorking knowledge of the organization and physical layou t of thehospitalWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and sa fety precautionsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Heav y liftingand the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatients t ovarioushospital locations may be requiredAbility to understand and foll ow oraland written instructionsAbility to document and communicate perti nent informationusing computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbilityto establish and maintain effective workingrelationshipswithpatients and h ospital staffWorking knowledge of principles and practices of providing non-professional bedside patient care

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

Completion of a Level I - Nurse Aide education program approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or successful completion of the NC - approved Nurse Aide I competency test. High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

N/A

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect or misappropriation of property. BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation, which typically takesplace during the first week of employment.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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