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Duke University Health System is a Magnet organization, recognized for its excellence in nursing care. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals is committed to providing compassionate and high-quality care to our patients.
Job SummaryThe Nursing Care Assistant I is a patient care support partner who works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination.
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, hair care, changing clothing, nail care, 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 providers as needed.
- Assist providers and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing non-sterile dressing, and weighing patients.
- Take and record vital signs, record I&O, and apply ice bags. 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, document and notify RN/LPN.
- 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.
- May also perform clean dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old.
- Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.
- Completion of 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.
- Listed as 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 takes place during the first week of employment.
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