Nursing Care Assistant - Duke University Hospital - 7700 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 nonprofessio nalnuNote and report any changes in patient's condition.Turn and positio npatitalWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety pre cautriatetraining.Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation o fpatinking water.Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing, with ap proprsingduties in the direct careof patients under the direct supervisi on of anRN/LPN.

Work Performed

Prepare patients, equi pment and supplies for specific procedures andprovide manual assistance as required.Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting an dinformingRN/LPN of information collected.Administer treatment and perso nalcare procedures to patients including,but not limited to, feeding, ba thing,shaving, changing clothing,cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed- making,assisting withambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladde relimination;provide such additional care as required to meet the person al needs andcomfort of assigned patients.Participate in teaching activit iesbyreinforcing teaching instructed byRN and/or physician as needed.Ass istphysician and nurses with physical examinations by helpingposition pa tients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.Take and rec ordvital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administerdouches and enemas .ients, set up and feed patients as necessary,providepatientswith freshd rients.Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment asrequired.Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specime ns.Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment asreq uired.Participate in own professional development by maintaining require dskills validation and attendingeducational offerings. Support thedevel opment of other staff and formal learners.May also perform sterile dress ingchange for wounds over 48 hours old,IV fluid assistance activities,or al/nasogastric feeding and urinarycatherizations/irrigation.Perform othe rrelated duties incidental to work described herein.

Knowled ge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of sterile techniquese dge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine and sa nd special procedures that areapplicable to work performedWorking knowlp ecial treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of sanitation, personal hy giene and basic health andsafety precautions applicable to workin ahospi talWorking knowledge of the organization and physical layout of thehospi onsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatients tovarious hosp ital locations may be requiredAbility to understand and follow oral andw ritten instructionsAbility to document and communicate pertinentinformat ion using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbilityto establish an d maintain effective working relationships withpatients and hospital sta ffWorking knowledge of principles and practices of providing non-profess ional bedside patient care

Level Characteristics

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Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity withoutregard 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 our perspectives, 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 responsibility 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 of Nursing or successful completion of the NC -approved Nurse Aide I com petency test.High School diploma or equivalent required.

Exp erience

N/A

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.