Inpatient Care Assistant – General Medicine

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance (based oneligibl

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will prepare patients and supplies for procedures, document in the electronic health record, take vital signs, and assist with ambulation and daily activities.

Current NA I certification in NC and BCLS are required; pre-employment capacity testing may be requested. Relocation assistance is available based on eligibility.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant I credential is required with NC DHHS.
• BCLS certification must be maintained by end of orientation.
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures and provide manual assistance.
• Take vital signs, document I&O and notify RN/LPN of changes in condition.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
• Maintain clean, stocked work areas and follow infection control policies.
• Support teaching activities and assist with bedside patient care as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Infection control

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Bedside care

Job description

Duke Health in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will prepare patients and supplies for procedures, document in the electronic health record, take vital signs, and assist with ambulation and daily activities.

Current NA I certification in NC and BCLS are required; pre-employment capacity testing may be requested. Relocation assistance is available based on eligibility.