Nursing Care Assistant I - Duke University Hospital - 9300 Medical Oncology - Rotating Day/Nights
Company: Duke Health
Location: Rougemont
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
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) *******Eligible
for Duke Commitment Bonus of $5000 for qualified candidates*******
Nursing Care Assistant I - Duke University Health System - Duke
Univeristy Hospital - 9300 Medical Oncology - Rotating Days/Nights
9300 Medical/Oncology 9300 is a 31 bed adult intermediate/step down
medical oncology unit. We provide care for patients with solid
tumors from new diagnosis to end of life. Staff on 9300 provide
cutting edge therapy including chemotherapy and research studies
and are experts at palliative and end of life care. The team on
9300 refers to themselves as #9300dreamteam since working together
to provide excellent, compassionate care for patients and families
is our focus! Come be a part of the dream team! Duke University
Health System seeks to hire a Nursing Care Assistant I - will
embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care. Duke
Nursing Highlights:
- Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet -
Organization.
- Professional advancement opportunities through our Clinical
Ladder Program (Nursing Care Assistant, Surgical Tech, Certified
Medical Assistant).
- Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Responsibilities: The
Nursing Care Assistant I performs a variety of non-professional
nursing duties under the direct supervision of an RN/LPN to support
patient care. What you will do:
- Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific
procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
- Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and
informing RN/LPN of information collected.
- Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients
including, but not limited to, feeding, bathing, shaving, changing
clothing, cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-making, assisting
with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder
elimination; provide such additional care as required to meet the
personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.
- Participate in teaching activities by reinforcing teaching
instructed by RN and/or physician as needed.
- Assist physician and nurses with physical examinations by
helping position patients, changing non-sterile dressing and
weighing patients.
- Take and record vital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags,
administer douches and enemas.
- Note and report any changes in patient's condition.
- Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as
necessary, provide patients with fresh drinking water.
- Perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing, with
appropriate training.
- Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of
patients.
- Follow standard precautions and use personal protective
equipment as required.
- Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient
specimens.
- Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment
as required.
- Participate in own professional development by maintaining
required skills validation and attending educational
offerings.
- Support the development of other staff and formal
learners.
- Perform sterile dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old,
IV fluid assistance activities, oral/nasogastric feeding and
urinary catherizations/irrigation. What you will need:
- Current Nurse Aide I Registry listing with the N.C. Department
of Health and Human Services Division of Health Service
Regulation.
- Graduation from high school or GED; or an equivalent
combination of related education and experience
- Basic Life Support certification from American Heart
Association. 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.
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