Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance (based on eligb

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in the Duke University Health System in Durham, NC. The NA will assist with daily patient needs, document care in the EHR, and help with coordinating admission, transfer, and discharge activities.

Responsibilities include routine care, vital signs, and patient comfort, with emphasis on safety and professional communication in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care and comfort measures.
• Ability to document in the electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures and assist as needed.
• Record patient data for medical records and inform RN/LPN of changes.
• Provide routine and personal care including feeding, bathing, dressing and mobility assistance.
• Take and record vital signs and input/output, and assist with tests as required.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transportation of patients.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical asepsis

Documentation

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in the Duke University Health System in Durham, NC. The NA will assist with daily patient needs, document care in the EHR, and help with coordinating admission, transfer, and discharge activities.

Responsibilities include routine care, vital signs, and patient comfort, with emphasis on safety and professional communication in a fast-paced hospital environment.