Nursing Care Assistant I (CNA I)-Hospice Home Team

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking a Nursing Care Assistant I for the Hospice Home Team. This entry-level position focuses on providing essential caregiving to patients under the supervision of registered nurses. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED and be certified as a Nursing Assistant I, ready to support patient comfort and care in a compassionate environment. Join us at Duke Health to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and certification as a Nursing Assistant I.
• BCLS certification must be obtained by end of new hire orientation.
• Knowledge of basic health and sanitation techniques is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities for patients including feeding, bathing, and dressing.
• Support nurses by collecting patient data and ensuring cleanliness of work areas.
• Perform basic medical tasks like taking vital signs and documenting patient information.

Skills

Working knowledge of sterile techniques

Personal hygiene practices

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I

BCLS certification

Job description

Nursing Care Assistant I (CNA I)-Hospice Home Team

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About Duke HomeCare & Hospice

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke HomeCare & Hospice, which offers hospice, home health, and infusion services across the region, as well as serves as the home forthe Duke Caregiver Support Program. Team members work closely with a patient's physician to provide comprehensive, individualized care in the comfort of their home or at our inpatient hospice facility in Durham, NC.

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
• Qualityof Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
  
  

Shifts: Monday-Friday (5) 8 hour day shifts

Occupational Summary

Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the direct supervision of an RN/LPN. Perform tasks within the scope of a Nursing Care Assistant I as defined by the NC Board of Nursing.

Work Performed

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and required.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required training.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.
• Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment.
• Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens.
• Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and informing RN/LPN of information collected.
• Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing, with appropriate Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients. catherizations/irrigation.
• May also perform sterile dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old, Take and record vital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administer Assist physician and nurses with physical examinations by helping ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination; provide manual assistance as required.
• Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including, but not limited to, feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-making, assisting with 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 physician as needed. Position patients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients. douches and enemas. Note and report any changes in the patient's condition.
• Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary, provide patients with fresh drinking water.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as skills validation and attending educational offerings.
• Support the development of other staff and formal learners. IV fluid assistance activities, oral/nasogastric feeding and urinary.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair.

Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

High school diploma or GED required

Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NAI) with the Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect or misappropriation of property.

BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation, which typically takes place during the first week of employment.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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