Nursing Assistant I: Compassionate Patient Care

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to support patient care at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. You will work with RNs and LPNs, prepare patients and equipment, and assist with basic treatments and activities of daily living.

Responsibilities include data collection for records, vital signs, care delivery, and documentation in the electronic health record. A strong focus on safety, asepsis, and compassionate care is essential.

Qualifications

• Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the NC DHHS.
• BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift/push patients weighing up to 35 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
• Obtain and record patient data for medical records; inform RN/LPN of information collected.
• Administer basic care including feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation and hygiene.
• Assist with examinations by positioning patients and handling non-sterile dressings; monitor vital signs.
• Record intake/output and communicate changes in patient condition; ensure safety at all times.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transportation of patients; follow standard precautions.
• Collect, deliver and process routine tests; maintain clean, stocked work areas.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and support staff and learners.

Skills

Bedside care

Infection control

Documentation

Vital signs

Communication

Safety procedures

Mobility assistance

Personal protective equipment

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to support patient care at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. You will work with RNs and LPNs, prepare patients and equipment, and assist with basic treatments and activities of daily living.

Responsibilities include data collection for records, vital signs, care delivery, and documentation in the electronic health record. A strong focus on safety, asepsis, and compassionate care is essential.