Cardiothoracic Stepdown Nursing Assistant I

Duke PA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance (eligibility)

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision on the Cardiothoracic Stepdown unit with rotating shifts.

You will perform basic care tasks, document patient information in the electronic health record, and support patient comfort while maintaining safety and infection control standards in a high-acuity environment. Strong teamwork and reliable bedside skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Ability to follow doctor and nurse instructions.
• Knowledge of infection control practices in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as delegated by RN/LPN.
• Record patient data for medical records.
• Assist with meals, bathing, dressing, hygiene, mobility.
• Take and record vital signs and document I&O.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Infection control

Communication

Mobility assistance

Tools

EHR

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision on the Cardiothoracic Stepdown unit with rotating shifts.

You will perform basic care tasks, document patient information in the electronic health record, and support patient comfort while maintaining safety and infection control standards in a high-acuity environment. Strong teamwork and reliable bedside skills are essential.