Durham, North Carolina
Summit, New Jersey
Morristown, New Jersey
Morristown, New Jersey
Morristown, New Jersey
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Morristown, New Jersey
Summit, New Jersey
Pompton Plains, New Jersey
Raleigh, North Carolina
Morristown, New Jersey
Morristown, New Jersey
Summit, New Jersey
Morristown, New Jersey
Wyoming, Minnesota
Hackettstown, New Jersey
Durham, North Carolina
Posted: 26-Mar-25
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Categories:
Internal Number: 255645
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
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
- Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
- Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Occ Summary
Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing dutphysician and nurses with physical examinations by helpingposition pa tients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.Take and rec ordrocedures to patients including,but not limitedto, feeding, bathing, shassisting withambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder el imination;provide such additional care as required to meet the personal neeg knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringrou tine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of sanitation, perifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatients tovarious hospital locations may be requiredAbility to understand and fo llaving, changing clothing,cleaning andtrimming fingernails, bed-making ,ow oral and written instructionsAbility to document and communicate per tics
N/A
niques and special procedures that areapplicable to work p erformedWorkinds andcomfort of assigned patients.Participate in teaching activities byinent information using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbilityreinforcing teaching instructed byRN and/or physician as ne eded.Assisties in the direct careof patients under the direct supervisio n of an RN/ropriatetraining.Assist with admission, discharge, and transp ortation ofcimens.Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment aent asrequired.Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient speevelopment of other staff and formal learners.May also perfor m sterile dsonal hygiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicab le to workuiredskills validation and attending educational offerings. Su pport thedvital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administerdouches and enemas.patients.Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipmsrequired.Participate in own professional development by maintain ing reqressing change for wounds over 48 hours old,IV fluid assistance a ctivitiin a hospitalWorking knowledge of the organization and physical l ayout oyprecautionsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking. Heavy les, oral/nasogastric feeding and urinarycatherizations/irrigation .PerforLPN.Work Performed
Prepare patients, equipmen t and sf thehospitalWorking knowledge of infection control procedures an d safetm other related duties incidental to work described herein.
RN/LPN of information collected.Administer treatment and personal care pNote and report any changes in patient's condition.Turn and posit ion patKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of steri le teching non-professional bedside patient care
Level Character istupplies for specific procedures andprovide manual assistance as requi reddrinking water.Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing, with a ppto establish and maintain effective working relationships withpatients and hospital staffWorking knowledge of principles and practices of prov idients, set up and feed patients as necessary,provide patients with fre sh.Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and informi ng
Minimum Qualifications
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed toproviding employment opportunity without regard to anindiv idual's age,color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identit y, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orie ntation,or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a c ommunity built on collaboration,innovation, creativity, and belonging. O ur collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, a nd experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel secure and welcome, that the contribut ions of allindividuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Health System may include essential job f unctions thatrequire specific physical and/or mental abilities. Addition alinformation and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation wi llbe provided by each hiring department.
E ducation
Completion of a Level I - Nurse Aide education program a pproved by theNorth Carolina Board of Nursing or successful completion o f the NC -approved Nurse Aide I competency test.High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
N/A
Degrees, L icensures, Certifications
Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the Division ofFacility Services with no substantiatedfi ndings of abuse, fraud,neglect or misappropriation of property.BCLS cert ification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hireorientation , which typically takes place during the first week ofemployment.
Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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 essentialjob 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.