Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant I in Durham, NC to provide direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will perform routine personal care, monitor vital signs, document care, and support discharge and admission processes in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, patient transport, and maintaining infection control standards while documenting accurately in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Knowledge of patient population needs in assigned unit.
• Ability to document and communicate pertinent information in records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Record patient data for medical records and inform RN/LPN.
• Administer routine personal care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Reinforce teaching provided by RN/Providers.
• Assist with examinations by positioning patients and changing dressings.
• Take and record vital signs and input/output.
• Perform fingersticks for glucose testing with training.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and patient transport.
• Collect and deliver routine specimens and maintain clean, stocked units.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Infection control

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

N/A

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant I in Durham, NC to provide direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will perform routine personal care, monitor vital signs, document care, and support discharge and admission processes in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, patient transport, and maintaining infection control standards while documenting accurately in the electronic health record.