Compassionate Nursing Assistant — Day Shift

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Nursing Assistant I to support direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will perform basic care, maintain sanitation, document care delivered, and assist with activities of daily living in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Applicants should have or obtain BCLS certification by orientation, and be listed as NA I with NC DHHS with no substantiated issues. No prior experience required, and relocation assistance may be considered.

Qualifications

• No previous work experience required.
• BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation.

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 treatment and personal care procedures including feeding, bathing, and mobilizing patients.
• Assist providers and nurses with exams by helping position patients and dressing changes.
• Take and record vital signs and I&O, and report changes in patient condition to the team.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Medical asepsis

Documentation

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Nursing Assistant I to support direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will perform basic care, maintain sanitation, document care delivered, and assist with activities of daily living in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Applicants should have or obtain BCLS certification by orientation, and be listed as NA I with NC DHHS with no substantiated issues. No prior experience required, and relocation assistance may be considered.