Nursing Care Assistant - Duke University Hospital - 3300 Cardiothoracic Surgical Step Down

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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 r equired.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 pat ients, 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 asnecessary,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 equipmen tasrequired.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 attendingeducational 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.Performot herrelated duties incidental to work described herein.

Knowl edge,Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of sterile techniques edge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine and s and special procedures that areapplicable to work performedWorking knowl pecial treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of sanitation, personal h ygiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicable to workin ahosp italWorking knowledge of the organization and physical layout of thehosp ionsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Heavy lifting an d the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatients tovarious ho spital locations may be requiredAbility to understand and follow oral an d written instructionsAbility to document and communicate pertinentinfor mation using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbilityto establish and maintain effective working relationships withpatients and hospitalst affWorking knowledge of principles and practices of providing non-profes sional 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