Nursing Care Assistant I - Duke University Hospital - 8East
Durham, NC, US, 27710
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
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 dutphysician and nurses with physical examinations by helpingposition pa tients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.Take and rec ordrocedures to patients including,but not limited to, feeding, bathing, shassisting withambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder el imination;provide such additional care as required to meet the personal neeg knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringrou tinifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatients toe and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of sanitation, p ervarious hospital locations may be requiredAbility to understand and fo llaving, changing clothing,cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-making ,ow oral and written instructionsAbility to document and communicate per tics
N/A
niques and special procedures that areapplicable to work p erformedWorkinds andcomfort of assigned patients.Participate in teaching activities byinent information using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbilityreinforcing teaching instructed byRN and/or physician as ne eded.Assisties in the direct careof patients under the direct supervisio n of an RN/ropriatetraining.Assist with admission, discharge, and transp ortation ofcimens.Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment aent asrequired.Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient speevelopment of other staff and formal learners.May also perfor m sterile dsonal hygiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicab le to workuiredskills validation and attending educational offerings. Su pport thedvital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administerdouches and enemas.patients.Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipmsrequired.Participate in own professional development by maintain ing reqressing change for wounds over 48 hours old,IV fluid assistance a ctivitiin a hospitalWorking knowledge of the organization and physical l ayout oy precautionsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking. Heavy les, oral/nasogastric feeding and urinarycatherizations/irrigation .PerforLPN.Work Performed
Prepare patients, equipmen t and sf thehospitalWorking knowledge ofinfection control procedures an d safetm other related duties incidental to work described herein.
RN/LPN of information collected.Administer treatment and personal care pNote and report any changes in patient's condition.Turn and posit ion patKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of steri le teching non-professional bedside patient care
Level Character istupplies for specific procedures andprovide manual assistance as requi reddrinking water.Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing, with a ppto establish and maintain effective working relationships withpatients and hospital staffWorking knowledge of principles and practices of prov idients, set up and feed patients as necessary,provide patients with fre sh.Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and informi ng
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.
&nb sp;
Duke aspires tocreate 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 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 CarolinaBoard o f 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.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh