CNA - General Medicine (Magnet Hospital)

Duke PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Health's Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Care Assistant (CNA) for General Medicine (Days). The CNA provides direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision and supports routine activities to keep the unit running smoothly.

The role requires compassionate care, adherence to safety standards, and ability to document care in the electronic health record. Relocation assistance is available based on eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
• Obtain and record patient data for medical records and inform RN/LPN of information collected.
• Administer basic care including feeding, bathing, dressing, transferring and routine nursing tasks; assist with comfort and dignity.
• Assist with teaching by reinforcing instructions from RN/providers.
• Help with examinations by positioning patients, changing dressings and weighing patients.
• Take and record vital signs, monitor I&O, apply ice packs as needed.
• Note and report changes in patient condition to RN/LPN.
• Turn/position patients, assist with feeding, provide water.
• Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing with training; document results.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transportation of patients.
• Follow standard precautions and use PPE.
• Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on specimens.
• Clean area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and support staff development.
• May perform dressing changes for wounds older than 48 hours; other duties as needed.

Job description

Duke Health's Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Care Assistant (CNA) for General Medicine (Days). The CNA provides direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision and supports routine activities to keep the unit running smoothly.

The role requires compassionate care, adherence to safety standards, and ability to document care in the electronic health record. Relocation assistance is available based on eligibility.