Nursing Care Assistant -Duke University Hospital Neuro Stepdown DCT

Nursing Care Assistant I – Duke University Hospital Neuro Stepdown 9 DCT

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• 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.
• Duke University Health System has 6,000+ registered nurses.
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• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility).

The Nursing Assistant (NA) is a patient care support partner with the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and performs work as delegated by the RN or LPN. The NA provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The individual in this position is expected to perform basic care and comfort standards, maintain medical asepsis, respect patient dignity and privacy, adhere to all policies and procedures, and respond appropriately during emergency situations.

The NA is expected to use accurate verbal and written communication and to document patient care appropriately in the electronic health record.

Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.

Obtain and record patient data for medical records, noting and informing RN/LPN of information collected.

Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients—including feeding, bathing, hair care, changing clothing, nail care, bed-making, ambulation assistance, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination—to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.

Participate in teaching activities by reinforcing teaching instructed by RN and/or providers as needed.

Assist providers and nurses with physical examinations by positioning patients, changing non‑sterile dressing, weighing patients, taking and recording vital signs, recording I/O, and applying ice bags. Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary, and provide patients with fresh drinking water.

Perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing, document and notify RN/LPN.

Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients. Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Collect, deliver, and conduct routine tests on patient specimens. Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.

Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings. Support the development of other staff and formal learners.

May also perform clean dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old.

Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.

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Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation 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.

Working 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.

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