Nursing Care Assistant I

2 days ago

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

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

Job Summary

The Nursing Assistant I (NA I) is a patient care support partner who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct care to patients and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination.

Key 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 fingersticks 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.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • 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.

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