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Posted: 08-Aug-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 245903
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 and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as 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)
Occ Summary
Perform a variety of nonprofessional nu rsiitalWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety prec autmination;provide such additional care as required to meet the persona l ng,assisting withambulation, enemas, skin care,and bowel and bladder elingduties in the direct careof patients under the direct supervision o f anRN/LPN.
Work Performed
Prepare patients, equipmen t and supplies for specific procedures andprovide manual assistance as required.Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and in formingRN/LPN of information collected.Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including,but not limited to, feeding, bath ing,shaving, changing clothing,cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-ma kineeds andcomfort of assigned patients.Participate in teaching activiti esbyreinforcing teaching instructed byRN and/or physician as needed.Assi stphysician and nurses with physical examinations by helpingposition patients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.Take and reco rdvital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags,administerdouches and enemas. Note and report any changes in patient's condition.Turn and position pat ients, set up and feed patients as necessary,provide patients with fresh drinking water.Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing, with appr opriatetraining.Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation ofp atients.Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipmentasrequired.Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specim ens.Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment asre quired.Participate in own professional development by maintaining requir edskills validation and attending educational offerings. Support thedeve lopment of other staff and formal learners.May also perform sterile dres sing change for wounds over 48 hours old,IV fluid assistance activities, oral/nasogastric feeding and urinarycatherizations/irrigation.Perform ot herrelated duties incidental to work described herein.
Knowl edge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of sterile technique sedge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine and sand special procedures that areapplicable to work performedWorking know lpecial treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicable to workin ahos pitalWorking knowledge of the organization and physical layout of thehospionsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Heavy lifting a nd the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatients tovarious h ospital locations may be requiredAbility to understand and follow oral a nd written instructionsAbility to document and communicate pertinentinfo rmation using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbilityto establis hand maintaineffective working relationships withpatients and hospital s taffWorking knowledge of principles and practices of providing non-profe ssional bedside patient care
Level Characteristics
N/ A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Completion of a Level I - Nurse Aide education program approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or successful completion of the NC - approved Nurse Aide I competency test. High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
N/A
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect or misappropriation of property. BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation, which typically takes place during the first week of employment.
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