Duke University
Nursing Care Assistant I - Duke University Hospital - Nights
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27701
Nursing Care Assistant I - Duke University Hospital - Nights
Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the direct supervision of an RN/LPN. Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required, assisting with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination. Reinforce teaching instructed by RN and/or physician as needed. Participate in teaching activities, record vital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administer douches and enemas. Note and report any changes in patient's condition. Turn and position patients. Perform oral/nasogastric feeding and urinary catheterizations/irrigation. Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients. Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings. Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens. Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment. Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special treatments to patients. Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic health and safety precautions applicable to working 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. Heavy lifting. 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. Minimum Qualifications: 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. 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. 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 ideasan 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.
Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the direct supervision of an RN/LPN. Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required, assisting with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination. Reinforce teaching instructed by RN and/or physician as needed. Participate in teaching activities, record vital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administer douches and enemas. Note and report any changes in patient's condition. Turn and position patients. Perform oral/nasogastric feeding and urinary catheterizations/irrigation. Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients. Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings. Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens. Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment. Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special treatments to patients. Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic health and safety precautions applicable to working 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. Heavy lifting. 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. Minimum Qualifications: 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. 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. 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 ideasan 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.