NURSING CARE ASSISTANT I

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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. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features 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 nu rsingphysician and nurses with physical examinations by helpingposition patients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.Take and r ecord

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Work Performed

Prepare pati ents, equipment anmination;provide such additional care as required to m eetthe personal nd supplies for specific procedures andprovide manual assistance as requig,assisting withambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowe land bladder eliingRN/LPN of information collected.Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including,but not limited to, f eeding, bathing,shaving, changing clothing,cleaning and trimming fingern ails, bed-makinbyreinforcing teaching instructed byRN and/or physician a sneeded.Assisteeds andcomfort of assigned patients.Participate in teachi ng activitiesvital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administerdouchesand enemas.Note and report any changes in patient's condition.Turn and po sition patiered.Obtain and record patient data for medical records notin g and informnts, set up and feedpatients as necessary,provide patientswi th freshdrinking water.Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing,wi th appropriatetraining.Assist with admission, discharge, and transportat ion ofpatients.Follow standard precautions and use personal protective e quipment asrequired.Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patien t specimens.Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipm ent asrequired.Participate in own professional development by maintainin g requiredskills validation and attending educational offerings. Support thedevelopment of other staff and formal learners.May also perform ster ile dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old,IV fluid assistanceacti vities, oral/nasogastric feeding and urinarycatherizations/irrigation.Pe rform other related duties incidental to work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of sterile techniquewledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringro utine ands and special procedures that areapplicable to work performedWo rking knospecial treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of sanitation, personalhygiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicable towork in a hospitalWorking knowledge of the organization and physical layout o f thehospitalWorking knowledge of infection control procedures andsafetyprecautionsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Heavy li ftingand the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatientstovari oushospital locations may be requiredAbility to understand and follow or aland written instructionsAbility todocument and communicate pertinent information using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbilitytoestab lish and maintain effective working relationships withpatients and hospi tal staffWorking knowledge of principles and practices of providing non- professional bedside patient care

Level Characteristics

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancyand pregnan cy related conditions), sexual orientation or militarystatus.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,inno vation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of ourperspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel se cure and welcome, that the contributions of allindividuals are respected , and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a resp onsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Healt h System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physic al and/or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requ ests for reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring departm ent.

Education

Completion of a Leve l I - Nurse Aide education program approved by theNorth Carolina Board o f Nursing or successful completion of the NC -approved Nurse Aide I com petency test.High School diploma or equivalent required.

Exp erience

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Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Cur rently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the Division ofFacili ty Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud,neglect or mi sappropriation of property.BCLS certification must be maintained/complet ed by the end of new hireorientation, which typically takes place during the first week ofemployment.

Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe 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 essential job 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.