Compassionate Nursing Assistant I - Transplant Unit

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant I/Health Unit Coordinators to join the Abdominal Transplant Unit (6DCT). This high-acuity, fast-paced unit supports the transplant journey from pretransplant evaluation to posttransplant recovery.

As a NA I, you will work with RN/LPN, perform basic care, document in EMR, and handle clerical duties related to patient care information systems while maintaining dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• Current NA I certification with NC DHHS designation.
• BCLS certification must be maintained by end of orientation.
• Ability to perform patient care tasks and clerical duties as delegated by RN/LPN.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and comfort measures as delegated by RN/LPN.
• Document patient care and orders in EMR; maintain unit charts.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient transport.
• Take and record vital signs; perform basic nursing procedures.
• Support clerical tasks related to the patient care information system.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Education

Nursing Assistant I (NA I)

BCLS certification

Tools

EMR / EHR

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant I/Health Unit Coordinators to join the Abdominal Transplant Unit (6DCT). This high-acuity, fast-paced unit supports the transplant journey from pretransplant evaluation to posttransplant recovery.

As a NA I, you will work with RN/LPN, perform basic care, document in EMR, and handle clerical duties related to patient care information systems while maintaining dignity and safety.