Nursing Care Assistant I - NICU

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Duke Commitment Bonus of $5000 for qualified candidates

Job summary

A healthcare employer in Durham, North Carolina is seeking a Nursing Care Assistant I for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to provide patient support and perform various non-professional nursing duties. Responsibilities include preparing patients and equipment, recording vital signs, and assisting in patient care functions. Candidates must have a current Nurse Aide I Registry listing and Basic Life Support certification. Join a committed health provider dedicated to caring for patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Aide I Registry listing with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Service Regulations.
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for specific procedures.
• Obtain and record patient data for medical records.
• Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients.
• Assist physician and nurses with physical examinations.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Note and report any changes in patient's condition.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
• Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary, provide patients with fresh drinking water.
• Perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing, with appropriate training.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens.
• Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings.
• Support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Perform sterile dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old, IV fluid assistance activities, oral/nasogastric feeding and urinary catheterizations/irrigation.
• Greeting patients and visitors, answering the telephone, responding to patient’s requests, accessing the electronic medical record (EMR), scheduling appointments and providing general clerical support as needed by the department.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Basic Life Support certification

Education

Current Nurse Aide I Registry listing

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 University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo‑surgery center, and more.

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)
• Eligible for Duke Commitment Bonus of $5000 for qualified candidates*******

Nursing Care Assistant I - Duke University Health System - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nights

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

Responsibilities

The Nursing Care Assistant I performs a variety of non‑professional nursing duties and clerical duties under the direct supervision of an RN/LPN to support patient care. This position will consistently exhibit excellent customer service skills.

What You Will Do

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
• Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and informing RN/LPN of information collected.
• 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 ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination; 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.
• Assist physician and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing non‑sterile dressing and weighing patients.
• Take and record vital signs, record I/O, apply ice bags, administer douches and enemas.
• Note and report any changes in patient's condition.
• Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary, provide patients with fresh drinking water.
• Perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing, with appropriate training.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens.
• Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings.
• Support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Perform sterile dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old, IV fluid assistance activities, oral/nasogastric feeding and urinary catheterizations/irrigation.
• Greeting patients and visitors, answering the telephone, responding to patient’s requests, accessing the electronic medical record (EMR), scheduling appointments and providing general clerical support as needed by the department.

What You Will Need

• Current Nurse Aide I Registry listing with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Service Regulations
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association.

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