Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) supports patient care alongside RNs and LPNs at Duke Health in Durham, NC. You will perform basic care, assist with daily activities, and help ensure patient comfort while maintaining dignity and safety.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, recording data, assisting with procedures, taking vital signs, and documenting in the electronic health record. You will work as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Maintain patient safety, dignity and privacy.
• Document patient information accurately and timely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures and provide assistance.
• Take and record vital signs and I&O; monitor patient condition.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transport of patients; support unit operations.

Skills

Stand/walk long hours

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Nursing Assistant I certification

BCLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

The Nursing Assistant (NA) supports patient care alongside RNs and LPNs at Duke Health in Durham, NC. You will perform basic care, assist with daily activities, and help ensure patient comfort while maintaining dignity and safety.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, recording data, assisting with procedures, taking vital signs, and documenting in the electronic health record. You will work as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced hospital environment.