Medical Oncology Unit Support Specialist

1 week ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Duke Health Full time
About Duke Health

Duke Health is a leading healthcare organization committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing health through innovative research and education.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Nursing Care Assistant I to join our Medical Oncology Unit at Duke University Hospital. As a key member of our team, you will provide high-quality patient care and support to patients and families affected by cancer.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
  • Obtain and record patient data for medical records, noting and informing RN/LPN of information collected.
  • Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients, including feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-making, assisting with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination.
  • Participate in teaching activities by reinforcing teaching instructed by RN and/or physician as needed.
  • Assist physician and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing non-sterile dressing, and weighing patients.
  • Take and record vital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administer douches, and enemas.
  • Note and report any changes in patient's condition.
  • Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary, provide patients with fresh drinking water.
  • Perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing, with appropriate training.
  • Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
  • Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
  • Collect, deliver, and conduct routine tests on patient specimens.
  • Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.
  • Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings.
  • Support the development of other staff and formal learners.
  • Perform sterile dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old, IV fluid assistance activities, oral/nasogastric feeding, and urinary catheterizations/irrigation.
Requirements
  • Current Nurse Aide I Registry listing with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Service Regulation.
  • Graduation from high school or GED; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
  • Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association.


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