Nursing Care Assistant I - Compassionate Patient Support

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC, is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) to support registered nurses and provide direct patient care, comfort, and safety under supervision. This role emphasizes dignity, medical asepsis, and effective communication in a busy hospital setting.

You will take vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, document care in the electronic health record, and help with procedures and transport.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant I certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in hospital or clinical setting advantageous.
• Ability to follow RN/LPN instructions and document care accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Take and record vital signs and I&O as needed.
• Assist with activities of daily living and comfort measures.
• Document patient information in the electronic health record.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Electronic records

Education

NA I certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC, is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) to support registered nurses and provide direct patient care, comfort, and safety under supervision. This role emphasizes dignity, medical asepsis, and effective communication in a busy hospital setting.

You will take vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, document care in the electronic health record, and help with procedures and transport.