Duke Careers·Durham, North Carolina
The Nursing Care Assistant provides direct patient care and support to RNs and LPNs, including administering personal care and monitoring vital signs. They are also responsible for unit upkeep, documenting patient data in electronic records, and assisting with medical procedures.
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With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.About Unit 5-1 — Medicine Unit 5-1 – Medicine at Duke Regional Hospital is a 36-bed acute care stepdown unit caring primarily for patients experiencing end stage renal disease, shortness of breath, and altered mental status.
As part of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your career through bonuses for medical-surgical and geriatric certifications, conference attendance, and other educational opportunities.
Team members can also join one of several committees focused on improving specific areas of patient care, including geriatrics, infection control, diabetes management, and more.
Unit 5-1 offers team members self-scheduling in eight-week blocks with a weekend option, helping all team members find balance between their personal and professional schedules.
Apply today to discover where a nursing career with Unit 5-1 can take you. $5,000 Commitment Bonus Occ Summary The Nursing Assistant (NA) is a patient care support partner with the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and performs work as delegated by the RN or LPN.
The NA provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination.
The individual in this position is expected to perform basic care and comfort standards as well as have knowledge of the patient population needs in the assigned work area.
In addition, theNA is expected to assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients.
This individual is expected to practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy of every patient and family, and to respect cultural differences during patient care.
They are expected to know and adhere to all basic policies and procedures and respond appropriately during emergency situations.
They are expected to maintain the patient/family environment, perform general unit upkeep, order and maintain unit equipment, and order supplies as needed, with or without direct supervision.
The NA is expected to use accurate verbal and written communication and to document patient care appropriately in the electronic health record.
Perform tasks within the scope of a Nursing Care Assistant I with four of the additional skills identified by the Duke University Health System as defined by the NC Board of Nursing.
Work Performed Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and informing RN/LPN of information collected.
Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including, but not limited to, feeding, bathing, hair care, changing clothing, nail care, bed-making, assisting with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination; provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.
Participate in teaching activities by reinforcing teaching instructed by RN and/or providers as needed.
Assist providers and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.
Take and record vital signs, record I&O, and apply ice bags.
Note and report any changes in patient's condition.
Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary, provide patients with fresh drinking water.
Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing, with appropriate training, document and notify RN/LPN.
Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens.
Clean assignedarea; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings.
Support the development of other staff and formal learners.
May also perform clean dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old.
Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.
In addition to the NCA I duties outlined, the following skills may be performed: oxygen therapy, including room set up and monitoring flow rate; IV fluid assistance activities; urinary catheterization; and elimination procedures, including ostomy care.
These additional skills will require competency validation on hire as well as annual competency validation.
Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed. Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital. Working knowledge of the organization and physical layout of the hospital. Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions. Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 35 pounds with assistance or appropriate lift equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and hospital staff. Working knowledge of principles and practices of providing non- professional bedside patient care. Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing may be required. Level Characteristics N/A
Education Completion of 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. Completion of DUHS Nurse Aide I+4 education program as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. 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. Completion of the DUHS I+4 program and validated competency. BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation, which typically takes place during the first week of employment. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and completion of a Level I Nurse Aide education program approved by the NC Board of Nursing. Valid NA I certification and BCLS certification are required.
Market context
North Carolina nursing jobs often reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for RNs who can provide age-appropriate care across patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an approved nursing-school graduate with a current North Carolina RN or Compact License and active AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license status and BLS renewal before applying.