Nursing Care Asst I/II/Health Unit Coord-Duke Regional Hospital- Special Care Nursery-PRN -Days

Duke Regional Hospital Duke Regional Hospital offers the personal touch and hometown feel of a community hospital while serving as an essential arm of internationally recognized Duke University Health System. Duke Regional has served Durham, Orange, Person, Granville and Alamance counties for more than 45 years. To be successful at caring for our community and have a strong reputation among patients who seek our care, we have 3,500 team members who work together to provide exceptional, compassionate and equitable healthcare 24/7. We are a place of learning and acceptance for team members just starting their careers, as well as an institution of family culture and professional development for employees who have served for decades in our hospital units.Duke Regional has 388 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services. We also offer care at our Duke Rehabilitation Institute, Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center, Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center Arringdon, Health Services Center, and Duke Behavioral Health Center North Durham. In fiscal year 2021, Duke Regional Hospital admitted 16,422 patients, performed 18,152 surgeries and welcomed 2,673 babies into the world. U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Regional Hospital as #9 in North Carolina and #4 in the Raleigh-Durham area for 2021-22. The Human Rights Campaign consistently names us a Healthcare Equality Leader, and we are a Joint Commission-accredited and Magnet-designated hospital.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital areconsistently 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 duties in the direct care of patients under the direct supervision of an RN/L PN. Perform a variety of clerical duties involved in preparing, maintaining, and processing patient, unit (s), and hospital data and records including operating the organization's patient care information systems.

Work Performed

Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including, but not limited to, feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-making, assisting with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination; provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients. Perform a variety of selected patient care tasks under the direction of an RN/LPN to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients. Retrieve and record patient data in electronic medical records (EMR) and report to Nurse noting any new abnormal changes in the patient's condition. Participate in the transport of patients. Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required. Perform a variety of clerical tasks involved in operating the organization's patient care information system. Acknowledge orders onEMR task list, verify printouts and input verified o orders to request diets, treatments, nursing services, equipment, and diagnostic and laboratory tests and procedures. Assemble and maintain patient charts from admission through dischargePrepare and upload paper documents into the electronic medical record(EMR). Exhibit professional communication skills when answering the telephone and interacting with patients, visitors, and other staff members. Navigate electronic medical records, access patient information, generate reports, schedule appointments and manage a task list. Use available technology to request and coordinate patient transport. Assign nursing staff to communication systems. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients. Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital. Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautionsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking. Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients to various hospital locations may be required. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Ability to document and communicate pertinent I information using computer and/or paper documentation tools. Knowledge and understanding of telephone etiquetteWorking knowledge of general clerical practices and proceduresWorking knowledge of spelling and medical terminology.Ability to apply specific departmental rules and regulations relating to verifying, processing, and maintaining records and formsAbility to organize and set prioritiesAbility to operate a computer terminal and other office equipmentAbility to deal tactfully and courteously with the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other personnel. Working knowledge of principles and practices of providing non-professional bedside patient care. Basic knowledge and the ability to use technology including computers, scanners, communication systems, and other systems.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

Completion of 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 and completion of Level II Nurse Aide education programs approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. High School diploma or equivalent required.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Listed as NA I with the Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect, or misappropriation of property. Listed as NA II with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. 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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