Neuro Stepdown Nursing Assistant

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Nursing Care Assistant I at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, provides direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision, including basic comfort measures and documentation in the electronic health record. The role supports patient care in a high-acuity unit and participates in teaching as directed.

Candidates must hold NC NA I credentials with BCLS and physical stamina for long shifts. Duke Health offers relocation assistance and a Magnet-recognized environment for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
• Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and informing RN/LPN of information collected.
• Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including feeding, bathing, hair care, changing clothing, nail care, bed-making, assisting with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination; provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.
• Participate in teaching activities by reinforcing teaching instructed by RN and/or providers as needed.
• Assist providers and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients. Take and record vital signs, record I&O, and apply ice bags.

Job description

Nursing Care Assistant I at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, provides direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision, including basic comfort measures and documentation in the electronic health record. The role supports patient care in a high-acuity unit and participates in teaching as directed.

Candidates must hold NC NA I credentials with BCLS and physical stamina for long shifts. Duke Health offers relocation assistance and a Magnet-recognized environment for professional growth.