Patient Care Assistant I — Compassionate Hospital Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance (based on elig.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Nursing Assistant to deliver patient care under RN/LPN supervision within a busy hospital setting. You will support direct care, help with procedures, and contribute to a compassionate patient experience.

Responsibilities include vital signs, documentation in the electronic health record, and assistance with admissions, discharges, and transport while prioritizing safety, asepsis, and patient dignity.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Assistant I (NA I) certification in NC.
• BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by end of new hire orientation.
• Ability to perform basic patient care and assist RN/LPN.
• Commitment to patient dignity, privacy, and cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
• Obtain and record patient data for medical records; inform RN/LPN of findings.
• Administer basic care: feeding, bathing, changing clothing, bed-making, ambulation assistance; document I&O.
• Take and record vital signs, assist with admissions, discharges, and transportation of patients.
• Follow standard precautions and use PPE as required; maintain clean work areas and stock supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Asepsis

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Duke Health in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Nursing Assistant to deliver patient care under RN/LPN supervision within a busy hospital setting. You will support direct care, help with procedures, and contribute to a compassionate patient experience.

Responsibilities include vital signs, documentation in the electronic health record, and assistance with admissions, discharges, and transport while prioritizing safety, asepsis, and patient dignity.