Patient Care Assistant & Health Unit Coordinator

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance (based onelig…)

Relocation Assistance (based on elig

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant in Durham, NC to support patient care under the supervision of RNs/LPNs. The role involves direct patient care, documentation in the EMR, and basic clinical tasks critical to daily hospital operations.

The NA will assist in preparing patients and equipment, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring comfort and safety. Pre-employment checks and BCLS certification are required, with potential relocation assistance if eligible.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant I certification (NC DHHS) is required.
• BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of orientation.
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures and provide manual assistance.
• Obtain and record patient data for medical records and inform RN/LPN of information.
• Administer basic care and comfort, assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, and mobility.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients and monitor patient condition.
• Record vital signs, intake/outtake, and document in the EMR.
• Perform clerical tasks related to patient care information systems.

Skills

Treatments

Sanitation

Infection control

Mobility

Lifting 35+ lbs

Documentation

Teamwork

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant in Durham, NC to support patient care under the supervision of RNs/LPNs. The role involves direct patient care, documentation in the EMR, and basic clinical tasks critical to daily hospital operations.

The NA will assist in preparing patients and equipment, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring comfort and safety. Pre-employment checks and BCLS certification are required, with potential relocation assistance if eligible.