Neuro Stepdown Nursing Care Assistant I - On Site

Duke University; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 29 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Care Assistant I for the Neuro Stepdown unit on a day shift. This role supports RNs and LPNs by delivering direct patient care, maintaining patient safety, and assisting with daily unit operations.

The NA I must hold current NA I licensure with the NC DHHS and maintain BCLS certification by end of new hire orientation. The position requires physical stamina and ability to lift, stand, and move patients as needed.

Qualificações

• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
• Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings.

Conhecimentos

Patient care

Medical asepsis

Vital signs

Communication

Teamwork

Ferramentas

Documentation tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Care Assistant I for the Neuro Stepdown unit on a day shift. This role supports RNs and LPNs by delivering direct patient care, maintaining patient safety, and assisting with daily unit operations.

The NA I must hold current NA I licensure with the NC DHHS and maintain BCLS certification by end of new hire orientation. The position requires physical stamina and ability to lift, stand, and move patients as needed.