NURSING CARE ASSISTANT I
Durham, NC, US, 27710
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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 ngdutphysician and nurses with physical examinations by helpingposition patients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.Take and r ecordrocedures to patients including,but not limited to, feeding, bathin g,shassisting withambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder e limination;provide such additional care as required to meet the personal neeg knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringrou tine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of sanitation,p erifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatientsto various hospital locations may be requiredAbility to understand and foll aving, changing clothing,cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-making,o w oral and written instructionsAbility to document and communicate perti cs
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niques and special procedures that areapplicable to work per formedWorkinds andcomfort of assigned patients.Participate in teachingac tivities byinent information using computerand/or paper documentationtoo lsAbilityreinforcing teaching instructed byRN and/or physicianas needed. Assisties in the direct careof patients under the direct supervision of an RN/ropriatetraining.Assist withadmission, discharge, and transportat ion ofcimens.Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies andequipm ent aent asrequired.Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests onpatient speevelopment of other staff and formal learners.May also perform steri le dsonal hygiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicable to w orkuiredskills validation and attending educational offerings. Support t hedvital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administerdouches andenemas. patients.Follow standard precautions and use personal protectiveequipmsr equired.Participate in own professional development by maintaining reqre ssing change for wounds over 48 hours old,IV fluid assistance activitiin a hospitalWorking knowledge of the organization and physical layout oyprecautionsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Heavy les , oral/nasogastric feeding and urinarycatherizations/irrigation.PerforLP N.Work Performed
Prepare patients, equipment and sf thehospitalWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safetm other related duties incidental to work described herein.
RN /LPN of information collected.Administer treatment and personalcare pNot e and report any changes in patient's condition.Turn and position patKno wledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of sterile teching non-professional bedside patient care
Level Characteristupplies for specific procedures andprovide manual assistance as requireddrinkin g water.Perform fingersticks for bloodglucose testing, with appto estab lish and maintain effective working relationships withpatientsand hospit al staffWorking knowledge of principles and practices of providients, se t up and feed patients as necessary,provide patients with fresh.Obtain a nd record patient data for medical records noting and informing
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 takes place during the first week of employment.
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