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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
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Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Occ Summary
Perform a variety of nonprofessional nuNote and report any changes in patient's condition.Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary,provide patients with fr eshoral/nasogastric feeding and urinarycatherizations/irrigation.Perform otrsingduties in the direct careof patients under the direct supervisio n of anRN/LPN.
Work Performed
Prepare patients, equip ment and supplies for specific procedures andprovide manual assistance a s required.Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and informingRN/LPN of information collected.Administer treatment and perso nalcare procedures to patients including,but not limited to, feeding, ba thing,shaving, changing clothing,cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed- making,assisting withambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladde relimination;provide such additional care as required to meet the person al needs andcomfort of assigned patients.Participate in teaching activit iesbyreinforcing teaching instructed byRN and/or physician as needed.Ass istphysician and nurses with physical examinations by helpingposition pa tients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.Take and rec ordvital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administerdouches and enemas .drinking water.Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing, with app ropriatetraining.Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipmentasrequired.Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient speci mens.Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment asr equired.Participate in own professional development by maintaining requi redskills validation and attending educational offerings. Support thedev elopment of other staff and formal learners.May also perform sterile dre ssing change for wounds over 48 hours old,IV fluid assistance activities ,herrelated duties incidental to work described herein.
Know ledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of sterile techniqu eledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine and sand special procedures that areapplicable to work performedWorking know special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of sanitation, personalh ygiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicable to workin ahosp italWorking knowledge of the organization and physical layout of thehosp italWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precaut 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
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Currentlylisted 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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