Patient Care Assistant, General Medicine

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance (based on elig.)

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to join Duke University Hospital. You will support RNs and LPNs by delivering essential direct patient care, preparing rooms and equipment, and assisting with daily activities to promote comfort and safety.

The role requires compassionate teamwork, accurate charting in the electronic health record, and adherence to infection control guidelines. Lifting and mobility tasks are part of the duties to ensure patient well‑being.

Qualifications

• Must hold Nursing Assistant I (NA I) certification.
• BCLS certification required and maintained.
• Ability to document patient care accurately in the electronic record.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs and LPNs with direct patient care.
• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Record vital signs and observations.
• Support patient mobility and transfers as needed.
• Maintain clean and stocked patient care areas.
• Adhere to safety and infection control practices.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Documentation

Teamwork

Mobility assistance

Education

Nursing Assistant I (NA I)

BCLS certification

Tools

EHR/EMR system

EPIC EMR

Job description

Duke Health in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to join Duke University Hospital. You will support RNs and LPNs by delivering essential direct patient care, preparing rooms and equipment, and assisting with daily activities to promote comfort and safety.

The role requires compassionate teamwork, accurate charting in the electronic health record, and adherence to infection control guidelines. Lifting and mobility tasks are part of the duties to ensure patient well‑being.