Cardiology CNA - Night Shift, Growth & Relocation

Duke PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance (based on elig.)

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking a Nursing Care Assistant (CNA) for the Cardiology Stepdown unit, night shifts in Durham, NC. The position supports RN/LPN with direct patient care, safety, and comfort, in a busy cardiac stepdown environment.

The CNA will perform essential tasks such as vital sign recording, basic nursing duties, and patient transport while maintaining high standards of infection control and documentation in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant certification (CNA) and BCLS certification required.
• Ability to perform basic patient care and comfort measures.
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing may be required.
• Experience with hospital patient care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures and assist as needed.
• Record patient data for medical records and inform RN/LPN of information collected.
• Provide personal care including feeding, bathing, dressing, mobility support.
• Take and record vital signs, monitor I&O, and report changes in condition.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Infection control

Communication

Education

CNA certification (Nursing Assistant I)

Tools

Electronic health record

Job description

Duke University Health System is seeking a Nursing Care Assistant (CNA) for the Cardiology Stepdown unit, night shifts in Durham, NC. The position supports RN/LPN with direct patient care, safety, and comfort, in a busy cardiac stepdown environment.

The CNA will perform essential tasks such as vital sign recording, basic nursing duties, and patient transport while maintaining high standards of infection control and documentation in the electronic health record.