Patient Attendant Safety Aide - Duke Raleigh Hospital - Oncology Med Surg - Morning 40hrs

Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years, employing more than 2,000 team members. The hospital provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services, including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center, advanced digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing, outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic, same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and education programs. U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh Hospital as high performing in orthopedics and five adult procedures/conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke.

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• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization.
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Patient Attendant Safety Aide – Duke Raleigh Hospital – Oncology Med Surg

Schedule: 7am - 330pm x 5 shifts per week 

 

 

Department Summary

NP 5200 is a 37-bed inpatient adult medical/stepdown oncology unit. Our main patient populations involve symptom management for oncology patients, administration of chemotherapeutic agents, and end-of-life care. Nursing care is provided in collaboration with other departments and disciplines including hospital medicine, surgical services, pharmacy, case management, social work, nurse navigators, dieticians, and chaplain services. The unit is also part of Duke Cancer Institute of Wake County, which provides comprehensive cancer treatment for patients in Wake County receiving care across the continuum of inpatient and ambulatory settings.

 

Job Summary

Perform work under the supervision of a registered nurse, the patient attendant safety aide maintains constant direct observation and visualization of identified patient(s).

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Constant and direct observation of the patient.
• Monitoring changes in the patient's physical, emotional, and mental condition. Communicate the status of the patient, including any changes. Observing and reporting patients' behavioral changes.
• Document observation in electronic health record.
• Support staff with ambulation and mobilization of patients.
• Support staff with personal hygiene: bathing, oral hygiene, nail care, and grooming. Support staff with repositioning, feeding, and toileting.
• Other duties as assigned:
• Personal Protective Equipment Observer: Assist with applying and removing of clinical outerwear of health care professionals.
• Screener: Assist with wellness screening of employees upon arrival to the hospital.

 

Required Qualifications

Education

• Work requires completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.

 

Experience

• Work generally requires six months of experience in the hospital setting.
• OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• N/A

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understands basic first aid and CPR, and is capable of administering them if need be. Demonstrates a personal interest in the health and well-being of others. Is willing to place the needs of others first. Has the ability to work without supervision. Is able to maintain patient confidentiality. Possesses good time management skills. Has good physical strength and stamina.

 

 

Distinguishing Characteristics

• N/A

Job Title: PATIENT ATTENDANT SAFETY AIDE
Job Code: 4617
FLSA: N
Job Level: B1
Revised Date: 11/11/2020
Supervisory Responsibility: No

 

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