Compassionate Nursing Assistant: Patient Care Hero

Duke Health; 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, seeks a Nursing Assistant to deliver compassionate patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will help with basic comfort needs, assist with procedures, and maintain a clean, safe environment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include preparing patients and supplies, recording vitals, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting patient transport and documentation in the electronic health record. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience providing basic patient care and comfort measures.
• Ability to monitor patient needs and report changes to RN/LPN.
• Familiarity with infection control and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
• Take and record vital signs and document data in medical records.
• Assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, and daily activities as delegated.
• Support admission, discharge, and transportation of patients and maintain unit cleanliness.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Medical asepsis

Documentation in EHR

Job description

Duke Health in Durham, NC, seeks a Nursing Assistant to deliver compassionate patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will help with basic comfort needs, assist with procedures, and maintain a clean, safe environment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include preparing patients and supplies, recording vitals, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting patient transport and documentation in the electronic health record. Relocation assistance may be available.