Nursing Care Assistant I (CNA) General Surgery

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System is looking for a compassionate Nursing Care Assistant to join the General Surgery/Bariatric Unit at Duke Regional Hospital. This full-time role involves providing essential patient care and assisting healthcare staff in various tasks, ensuring a high standard of patient comfort and safety. Ideal candidates will have completed a Nurse Aide education program and possess a high school diploma. A commitment to teamwork and quality care is essential.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Qualifications

• Completion of a Level I - Nurse Aide education program or competency test.
• High school diploma required.
• Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant (NAI) in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients.
• Assist medical and nursing personnel in examination and treatment.
• Record patient data in electronic medical records and report changes.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Duties

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Level I - Nurse Aide education program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000+ registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Nursing Care Assistant - General Surgery - Duke Regional Hospital

Duke University Health System - Duke Regional Hospital seeks to hire a Nursing Care Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Department Profile:

The General Surgery/Bariatric Unit at Duke Regional Hospital is a 28-bed Surgical Unit. This unit provides care for general surgery, vascular, urology, colorectal, and plastics patients and is recognized as a Bariatric Center of Excellence.

Work Schedule:

Full-time, three 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week

Job Summary:

Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the supervision of an RN/LPN. Perform clerical duties involved in preparing, maintaining, and processing patient, unit, and hospital data and records, including operating the organization's patient care information systems.

Work Performed:

• Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients, including feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning, trimming fingernails, bed-making, assisting with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination; provide additional care as needed for patient comfort.
• Assist medical and nursing personnel in examination, treatment, and care of patients under the direction of an RN/LPN.
• Record patient data in electronic medical records (EMR) and report abnormal changes to the nurse.
• Participate in patient transport.
• Clean assigned areas, stock supplies, and replenish equipment.
• Operate the patient care information system, verify orders, and input data.
• Maintain and assemble patient charts, upload documents into EMR, and communicate professionally with patients and staff.
• Navigate EMR, generate reports, schedule appointments, and manage tasks.
• Coordinate patient transport requests using available technology.

Education

• Completion of a Level I - Nurse Aide education program approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or successful completion of the NC-approved Nurse Aide I competency test.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure and Certification

• Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant (NAI) with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Service Regulation.
• AHA Basic Healthcare provider certification must be maintained or completed by the end of orientation.

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