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 nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the direct supervision of an RN/LPN.

Work Performed

Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and required. required. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required training. Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as catherizations/irrigation. May also perform sterile dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old, Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein. ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination; Take and record vital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administer Obtain and record patientdata for medical records noting and informing Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens. Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing, with appropriate Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients. Assist physician and nurses with physical examinations by helping Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and provide manual assistance as required. RN/LPN of informationcollected. Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including, but not limited to, feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-making, assisting with comfort of assigned patients. Participate in teaching activities by reinforcing teaching instructed by RN and/or physician as needed. position patients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients. 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. skills validation and attending educational offerings. Support the development of other staff and formal learners. IV fluid assistance activities, oral/nasogastricfeeding and urinary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and hospital Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with routine and special treatments to patients patients and hospital staff Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking. and/orpaper documentation tools Working knowledge of the organization and physical layout of the Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Working knowledge of principles and practices of providing non- professional bedside patient care Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering applicable to work performed Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital patients to various hospital locations may be required Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

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E ducation

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

Experience

N/A

Degrees, L icensures, Certifications

Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NAI) with the Division ofFacility Services with no substantiated fin dings of abuse, fraud,neglect or misappropriation of property.BCLS certi fication must be maintained/completed 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.