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Posted: 17-Dec-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 235765
Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 65 operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; a separate hospital outpatient surgical department with nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area. For 2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked Duke University Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties: cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat, gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology & neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area.
In addition to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and outpatient surgery centers.
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
- Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
- Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Occ Summary
Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the direct supervision of an RN/LPN. Perform a variety of clerical duties involved in preparing, maintaining, and processing patient, unit (s) and hospital data and records to include operating the organization's patient care information systems.
Work Performed
Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including, required. Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination; duties incidental to the work described herein. provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and but not limited to, feeding, bathing, shaving changing clothing, cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-making, assisting with comfort of assigned patients. Perform a variety of selected patient care tasks under the direction of an RN/LPN to assist medical and nursingpersonnel in the examination, treatment and care of patients. Retrieve and record patient data in electronic medical records (EMR) and report to Nurse noting any new abnormal changes in the patient's condition. Participate in the transport of patients. Perform a variety of clerical tasks involved in operating the organization's patient care information system. Acknowledge orders on EMR task list , verify printout and input verified orders to request diets, treatments, nursing services, equipment and diagnostic and laboratory tests and procedures. Assemble and maintain patient charts from admission through discharge Prepare and upload paper documents into the electronic medical record (EMR). Exhibit professional communication skill when answering the telephone and interacting with patients, visitors and other staff members. Navigate electronic medical record, access patient information, generate reports, schedule appointments and manage task list. Use available technology to request and coordinate patient transport. Assign nursing staff to communication systems. Perform other related
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and personnel routine and special treatments to patients and/or paper documentation tools Working knowledge of principles and practices of providing non- professional bedside patient care applicable to work performed safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking patients to various hospital locations may be required. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer Knowledge and understanding of telephone etiquette Working knowledge of general clerical practices and procedures Working knowledge of spelling and medical terminology. Ability to apply specific departmental rules and regulations relating to verifying, processing and maintaining records and forms Ability to organize and set priorities Ability to operate a computer terminal and other office equipment Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other Basic knowledge and the ability to use technology to include computers, scanners, communication system and other systems.
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
Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant (NAI) with the Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings or pending of abuse, fraud, neglect or misappropriation of property. AHA Basic Healthcare provider 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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