Nursing Care Assistant - Med Surg - PRN

Executive Summary

At Duke Health, we are driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. Join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four Duke Health hospitals at 123 beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24‑hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women’s services, and surgical specialties.

• 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 6,000+ registered nurses
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle!
• 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 as well as have knowledge of the patient population needs in the assigned work area.

In addition, the NA is expected to assist the RN/LPN in the care of acutely ill patients. They are expected to practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy of every patient and family, respect cultural differences, adhere to all basic policies and procedures, respond appropriately during emergency situations, maintain the patient/family environment, perform general unit upkeep, order and maintain unit equipment, and order supplies as needed, with or without direct supervision.

The NA uses accurate verbal and written communication and documents 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 and inform the RN/LPN of information collected. Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients, including feeding, bathing, hair care, changing clothing, nail care, bed‑making, assisting with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination, and any additional care required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.

Participate in teaching activities by reinforcing instruction from the RN and/or providers. Assist providers and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing non‑sterile dressings, weighing patients, taking and recording vital signs, recording I&O, and applying ice bags. Note and report any changes in patient condition. Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary, provide patients with fresh drinking water.

Perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing with appropriate training, document, and notify the 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 skill validation and attending educational offerings.

Support the development of other staff and formal learners. May also perform clean dressing changes for wounds over 48 hours old. Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.

Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients; sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to hospital work; organization and physical layout…