Nursing Care Assistant I CNA-Duke University Hosptial 8 East

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Duke University Hospital is seeking a Nursing Care Assistant I for the 8 East unit, a 24-bed unit with 9 PCU beds. This unit cares for a diverse patient population including COVID/Respiratory with continuous Bipap and Optiflow, Trauma, Transplant, Neuro, Cardiac, OB, and Oncology, GIP Hospice team. Wound Care, Med-Psych, and GI patients are also treated here. The Nursing Assistant (NA) functions as a patient care support partner to the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), performing delegated tasks. The NA provides direct patient care and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. This role requires knowledge of basic care and comfort standards, as well as understanding the needs of the patient population in the assigned work area. The NA will assist the RN/LPN in caring for acutely ill patients, practicing medical asepsis, respecting patient and family dignity and privacy, and acknowledging cultural differences. Adherence to policies, procedures, and appropriate response during emergencies are expected. Responsibilities include maintaining the patient/family environment, general unit upkeep, ordering and maintaining equipment, and ordering supplies as needed. Accurate verbal and written communication, including documentation in the electronic health record, is essential.

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 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.

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.
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.
May also perform clean dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old.
Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.