Nursing Care Assistant - Duke University Hospital - 7100 Cardiology Stepdown

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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 nuitalWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety prec autoral/nasogastric feeding and urinarycatherizations/irrigation.Perform otriatetraining.Assist withadmission, discharge, and transportation of patns.Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.Participate in own professional development by maintaining requ iredskills validation and attending educational offerings. Support thede velasrequired.Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient spec imeopment of other staff and formal learners.May also perform sterile dr essients.Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipme nther related duties incidental to work described herein.

Work Performed

Prepare patients, equipment a nd supplies for specific procedures andprovide manual assistance as requ ired.Obtain and record patient datafor medical records noting andinform ingRN/LPN of information collected.Administer treatment and personalcare procedures to patients including,but not limited to, feeding, bathing,sh aving, changing clothing,cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-making,a ssisting withambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimin ation;provide such additional care as required to meet the personalneeds andcomfort of assigned patients.Participate in teaching activitiesbyrei nforcing teaching instructed byRN and/or physician as needed.Assistphysi cian and nurses with physical examinations by helpingposition patients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.Take and recordvital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags,administerdouches and enemas.Noteand report any changes in patient's condition.Turn and position patieledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of steriletechniqueledge of pr ocedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine andssand specia l procedures that areapplicable to workperformedWorking knowpecial trea tments to patientsWorking knowledge of sanitation, personalhygiene and b asic health andsafety precautions applicable to workin a hospitalWorking knowledge of the organization and physical layout of thehospionsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Heavy liftingandthe ability to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatients tovarioushospital locatio ns may be requiredAbility to understand and follow oraland written instr uctionsAbility to document and communicate pertinent information using c omputerand/or paper documentation toolsAbilityto establish and maintain effective working relationships withpatients and hospital staffWorking k nowledge of principles and practices of providing non-professional bedsi de patient care

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 AideI competency test.High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

N/A

Degrees, L icensures, Certifications

Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the Division ofFacility Services with no substantiated fi ndings of abuse, fraud,neglect or misappropriation of property.BCLS cert ification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hireorientation , which typically takes place during the first week ofemployment.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the 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 essentialjob 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.