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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 nu rsimination;provide such additional care as required to meet the persona l ng,assisting withambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elingduties in the direct careof patients under the direct supervision o f anRN/LPN.
Work Performed
Prepare patients, equipmen t and supplies for specific procedures andprovide manual assistance as r equired.Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and in formingRN/LPN of information collected.Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including,but not limited to, feeding, bath ing,shaving, changing clothing,cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-ma kineeds andcomfort of assigned patients.Participate in teaching activiti esbyreinforcing teaching instructed byRN and/or physician as needed.Assi stphysician and nurses with physical examinations by helpingposition pat ients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.Take and reco rdvital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administerdouches and enemas. Note and report any changes in patient's condition.Turn and position pat ients, set up and feed patients as necessary,provide patients with fresh drinking water.Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing, with appr opriatetraining.Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation ofp atients.Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipmen tasrequired.Collect,deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specim ens.Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment asre quired.Participate in own professional development by maintaining requir edskills validation and attending educational offerings. Support thedeve lopment of other staff and formal learners.May also perform sterile dres sing change for wounds over 48 hours old,IV fluid assistance activities, oral/nasogastric feeding and urinarycatherizations/irrigation.Perform ot herrelated duties incidental to work described herein.
Knowl edge, Skillsand Abilities
Working knowledge of sterile techniques dge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine and sp andspecial procedures that areapplicable to work performedWorking knowle 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 talWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precauti 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 establishand maintain effective working relationships withpatients and hospital staf fWorking knowledge ofprinciples and practices of providing non-professio nal bedside patient care
Level Characteristics
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Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduation from high school or GED; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
Experience
Six (6) months of work experience related to customer service
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
N/A
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