Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Acute Care

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance (based on eligb)

Job summary

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC, is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patient condition, and ensure safety and hygiene in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include vital signs, preparing rooms and supplies, and documenting care in the electronic health record. BCLS certification and NC NA I licensure are required; relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Maintains patient care and comfort per unit standards.
• Record patient data in medical records and communicate changes to RN/LPN.
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
• Take and record vital signs and document data in the EHR.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients; support basic patient care.
• Follow standard precautions and use PPE as required.

Skills

Vital signs

Infection control

Medical asepsis

Patient care

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant I license (NC DHHS)

Job description

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC, is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patient condition, and ensure safety and hygiene in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include vital signs, preparing rooms and supplies, and documenting care in the electronic health record. BCLS certification and NC NA I licensure are required; relocation support may be available.