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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
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Occ Summary
Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursingp hysician and nurses with physical examinations by helpingposition patien ts, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.Take and record>
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duties in the directcareof patients under the direct supe rvision of anRN/LPN.
Work Performed
Prepare patients, equipment anmination;provide such additional care as required to meet t he personal nd supplies for specific procedures andprovide manual assist ance as requig,assisting withambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel an d bladder elie procedures to patients including,but not limited to, feed ing, bathing,shaving, changing clothing,cleaning and trimming fingernail s, bed-makinbyreinforcing teachinginstructed byRN and/or physician as n eeded.Assisteeds andcomfort of assigned patients.Participate in teaching activitiesvital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administerdouches an d enemas.Note and report any changes in patient's condition.Turn and pos ition patieoral/nasogastric feeding and urinarycatherizations/irrigation .Perform otriatetraining.Assist with admission, discharge, and transport ation ofpatns.Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equi pment asrequired.Participate in own professional development by maintain ing requiredskills validation and attending educational offerings. Suppo rt thedevelasrequired.Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on pati ent specimeopment of other staff and formal learners.May also perform st erile dressients.Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipmenther related duties incidental to work described herein.
Knowinking water.Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing, w ith appropowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine aning change for wounds over 48 hours old,IV fluid assistance ac tivities,nts, set up and feed patients as necessary,provide patients wit hfreshdrred.Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting a nd informs hospital locations may be requiredAbility to understand and f ollow orag and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatients tovarioul and written instructionsAbility to document and communicate p ertinentledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of sterile techniqud special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of sanitation, personaingRN/LPNof information collected.Administer treatment and perso nal cares andspecial proceduresthat areapplicable to work performedWorki ng knl hygiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicable to work in ahospitalWorking knowledge of the organization and physical layout of thehospitalWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautionsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Heavy li ftininformation using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbilityto establish and maintain effective working relationships withpatients and hospital staffWorking knowledge of principles and practices of providing non-professional bedside patient care
Level Characteristics
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
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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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