Nursing Care Assistant I-Duke University Hospital- Neuro 9 DCT

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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 nursi ngdutphysician and nurses with physical examinations by helpingposition patients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.Take and r ecordrocedures to patients including,but not limited to, feeding, bathin g,shassisting withambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder e limination;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 wheelchairpatientst oe and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of sanitation, pe rvarious hospital locations may be requiredAbility to understand and fol laving, changing clothing,cleaningand trimming fingernails, bed-making, ow oral and written instructionsAbility to document and communicate pert ics

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niques and special procedures that areapplicable to work pe rformedWorkinds andcomfort of assigned patients.Participate in teachinga ctivities byinent information using computerand/or paper documentationto olsAbilityreinforcing teaching instructed byRN and/or physician as neede d.Assisties in the direct careof patients under the direct supervision o f an RN/ropriatetraining.Assist with admission, discharge, and transport ation ofcimens.Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies andequi pment aent asrequired.Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests onpatie nt speevelopment of other staff and formal learners.May also perform ste rile dsonal hygiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicable to workuiredskills validation and attending educational offerings. Support thedvital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administerdouches andenema s.patients.Follow standard precautions and use personal protectiveequipm srequired.Participate in own professional development by maintaining req ressing change for wounds over 48 hours old,IV fluid assistance activiti in a hospitalWorking knowledge of the organization and physical layouto y precautionsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Heavy l es, oral/nasogastric feeding and urinarycatherizations/irrigation.Perfor LPN.
Work Performed

Prepare patients, equipment and s f thehospitalWorking knowledge ofinfection control procedures and safet m other related duties incidental to work described herein.

RN/LPN of information collected.Administer treatment and personalcare pN ote and report any changes in patient's condition.Turn and position patK nowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of sterile techi ng non-professional bedside patient care

Level Characteristuppli es for specific procedures andprovide manual assistance as requireddrink ing water.Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing, with appto est ablish and maintain effective working relationships withpatientsand hosp ital staffWorking knowledge of principles and practices of providients, set up and feed patients as necessary,provide patients with fresh.Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and informing

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Minimum Qualifications
Education

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

Experience

N/A

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Currently listed as a NursingAssistant I (NA I) with the Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect or misappropriation of property. BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation, which typically takes place during the first week of employment.

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