Nursing Care Assistant I (CNA) Clinical Decision Unit-Days

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Decision Unit at Duke Regional Hospital is a newly remodeled 12 bed unit. This unit provides a monitored environment for patients who do not require inpatient admission, but still need specific medical care that can’t be provided in the home setting. Under the direct care of the emergency department team, this Clinical Decision Unit/CDU is able to provide aggressive care and treatment as needed for 48 hours until a definitive diagnosis requiring inpatient care is made or the condition has resolved so the patient can be discharged. Duke Health is committed to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, with 388 beds, is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. Duke University Health System is a Magnet organization, with nurses consistently recognized as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses and awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy. Duke University Health System has over 6000 registered nurses.

Requirements

Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation 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.
Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital.
Working knowledge of the organization and physical layout of the hospital.
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 35 pounds with assistance or appropriate lift equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and hospital staff.
Working knowledge of principles and practices of providing non-professional bedside patient care.
Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing may be required.

Responsibilities

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, hair care, changing clothing, nail care, 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 providers as needed.
Assist providers and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients. Take and record vital signs, record I&O, and apply ice bags. 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 fingersticks for blood glucose testing, with appropriate training, document and notify RN/LPN.
Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients. Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.