Neuro Stepdown NA I – $5K Bonus • Flexible Shifts

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC seeks a Nursing Care Assistant I for Duke University Hospital's Neuro Stepdown 8 DCT to deliver compassionate patient care on a 37-bed Neuro-Trauma-Stroke unit.

You will work alongside Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to support daily living activities, monitor vitals, and assist with admissions, transfers, and procedures while participating in ongoing education and competency validation.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina Nursing Assistant I (NA I) certification in good standing.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required by the end of new hire orientation.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care and work effectively as part of a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily care needs such as bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation.
• Obtain and document vital signs, intake/output, blood glucose readings (with training), and other patient information.
• Observe patients and promptly report changes in condition to the RN/LPN.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, patient transportation, and specimen collection.
• Support providers and nurses during examinations and procedures.
• Maintain patient rooms, stock supplies, and ensure equipment is available and functioning properly.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and patient privacy standards.
• Participate in ongoing education and required competency validation.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

North Carolina Nursing Assistant I certification

Job description

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC seeks a Nursing Care Assistant I for Duke University Hospital's Neuro Stepdown 8 DCT to deliver compassionate patient care on a 37-bed Neuro-Trauma-Stroke unit.

You will work alongside Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to support daily living activities, monitor vitals, and assist with admissions, transfers, and procedures while participating in ongoing education and competency validation.