Compassionate Patient Care Assistant I

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to work under RN/LPN supervision, performing direct patient care, preparing patients and equipment, recording data in the electronic health record, and supporting daily unit operations.

The role emphasizes medical asepsis, compassionate patient interactions, and ability to assist with feeding, bathing, mobility, and routine vital signs.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant I certification (NA I) with NC DHHS is required.
• Direct patient care and comfort measures performed under RN/LPN supervision.
• Experience with vital signs, documentation, and infection control.
• Ability to lift and assist patients; knowledge of medical asepsis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for procedures; assist with feeding, bathing, and mobility.
• Record patient data and vitals; document in electronic health records.
• Maintain unit cleanliness and supply stock; support teaching and professional development.
• Follow safety policies and use PPE as required.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation (EHR)

Mobility assistance

Infection control

Medical asepsis

Communication skills

Education

Nursing Assistant I certification (NA I) in NC

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to work under RN/LPN supervision, performing direct patient care, preparing patients and equipment, recording data in the electronic health record, and supporting daily unit operations.

The role emphasizes medical asepsis, compassionate patient interactions, and ability to assist with feeding, bathing, mobility, and routine vital signs.