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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
• 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 limited to, 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 tinifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatients toe and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of sanitation, p ervarious hospital locations may be requiredAbility to understand and fo llaving, changing clothing,cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-making ,ow oral and written instructionsAbility to document and communicate per tics

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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 asne eded.Assisties in the direct careof patients under the direct supervisio n of an RN/ropriatetraining.Assist withadmission, 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 workvital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administerdouches and enemas.uiredskills validation and attending educational offerings. Supp ort thedpatients.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 ayoutoy precautionsAbility 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

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 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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