Hospice & Home Care Nursing Assistant I (PRN)

Duke Health; Durham (NC); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Duke Health's Hospice HomeCare and Duke HomeCare & Hospice in Durham, NC seeks a Nursing Assistant I to join a compassionate team delivering patient-centered care in home or inpatient hospice settings. Under RN/LPN supervision, you will assist with admissions and discharges, take vital signs, perform glucose testing, and support daily living activities while upholding safety standards.

Excellent teamwork and a valid driver's license are valued as you help patients and families during challenging

Qualifikationen

• Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NAI) with the Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect or misappropriation of property.
• BLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation, which typically takes place during the first week of employment.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance coverage.

Aufgaben

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.
• Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary, provide patients with fresh drinking water.
• Take and record vital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administer medications as needed.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients; assist with ambulation, dressing and hygiene.
• Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing and assist with routine tests on patient specimens.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Support the development of other staff and formal learners.

Kenntnisse

Sterile techniques

Heavy lifting

Sanitation

Ausbildung

Nursing Assistant I (NAI)

BLS certification

Valid driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

Duke Health's Hospice HomeCare and Duke HomeCare & Hospice in Durham, NC seeks a Nursing Assistant I to join a compassionate team delivering patient-centered care in home or inpatient hospice settings. Under RN/LPN supervision, you will assist with admissions and discharges, take vital signs, perform glucose testing, and support daily living activities while upholding safety standards.

Excellent teamwork and a valid driver's license are valued as you help patients and families during challenging