Nursing Assistant & Health Unit Coordinator-Rotating Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision in Durham, NC. The NA I provides essential comfort, basic care tasks, and maintains patient safety and dignity.

Strong teamwork and adherence to hospital policies are required. Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, and EMR documentation, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing skills validation.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant I license in North Carolina is required.
• BCLS certification must be maintained by end of orientation.
• Ability to perform basic patient care with compassion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with routine procedures.
• Document patient data accurately in the EMR and communicate changes to RN/LPN.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
• Maintain patient privacy, safety, and comfort in the bed/chair area.
• Follow infection control practices and standard precautions at all times.

Skills

Patient care

Medical asepsis

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

NC Nursing Assistant I license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Duke University Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision in Durham, NC. The NA I provides essential comfort, basic care tasks, and maintains patient safety and dignity.

Strong teamwork and adherence to hospital policies are required. Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, and EMR documentation, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing skills validation.