Compassionate Nursing Assistant I

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN/LPN supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients and supplies, taking vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring comfort and safety.

You will document care in the medical record, help with admissions and transfers, and follow standard precautions while maintaining patient dignity and privacy. Duke Health values teamwork and professional development.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of routine and specialized patient care procedures.
• Ability to document and communicate information in medical records.
• Capacity to follow infection control and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Record patient data for medical records.
• Administer treatments and personal care (feeding, bathing, etc.).
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transportation.
• Follow standard precautions and use PPE.
• Record vital signs and I/O.
• Assist with specimen collection and testing.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Documentation

Communication

Mobility assistance

Safety precautions

Job description

Duke Health in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN/LPN supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients and supplies, taking vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring comfort and safety.

You will document care in the medical record, help with admissions and transfers, and follow standard precautions while maintaining patient dignity and privacy. Duke Health values teamwork and professional development.