Nursing Care Assistant & Health Unit Coordinator

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to support RNs and LPNs in direct patient care. You will assist with activities of daily living, document care in the EMR, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

Responsibilities include preparing patients and equipment, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, and participating in ongoing professional development. Certification in BCLS is required by orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision
• Record patient data and vital signs
• Assist with activities of daily living
• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures
• Maintain infection control and medical asepsis
• Document care in EMR and coordinate with care team

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Communication

Aseptic technique

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to support RNs and LPNs in direct patient care. You will assist with activities of daily living, document care in the EMR, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

Responsibilities include preparing patients and equipment, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, and participating in ongoing professional development. Certification in BCLS is required by orientation.