Nursing Care Assistant I (CNAI) - Inpatient Surgical Oncology - Night Shift

Duke Health • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

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. The Nursing Care Assistant I/Health Unit Coordinator position is located in the Inpatient Surgical Oncology Unit 4700 at Duke Raleigh Hospital, which is a 32-bed unit primarily admitting patients for pre- or post-operative care. The unit is part of Duke Cancer Institute of Wake County, providing comprehensive cancer treatment for patients. The role involves providing direct patient care and assisting with non-direct patient care unit coordination, while adhering to medical asepsis and respecting patient dignity and privacy.

Requirements

• 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.
• Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant (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.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and hospital staff.

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 feeding, bathing, hair care, changing clothing, nail care, bed-making, assisting with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination.
• 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.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
• Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings.
• Perform a variety of clerical tasks involved in operating the organization's patient care information system.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
• $5,000 commitment bonus for qualified candidates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED