NA II/Health Unit Coordinator-Duke Raleigh Hospital-40hrs

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

75d • Onsite

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. About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University HospitalPursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. Duke University Health System- Duke Raleigh Hospital seeks to hire a Nursing care Assistant II who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Unit Overview The Duke Raleigh Surgery Center is a hospital based ambulatory surgery center located on the Duke Raleigh Hospital campus at 3300 Executive Drive.  This specialty surgical platform has 4 procedure rooms including outpatient ophthalmology and other general surgery service lines, performing over 3400 patients annually. Job Overview Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the direct supervision of a RN/LPN. Perform tasks within the scope of a nursing care assistant I and II as defined by the NC Board of Nursing.

Requirements

• Completion of 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 and completion of Level II Nurse Aide education programs approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Listed as NA I with the Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect, or misappropriation of property. Listed as NA II with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• 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 sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed.
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of providing nonprofessional bedside patient care
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients to various hospital locations may be required.
• 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 the organization and physical layout of the hospital
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Responsibilities

• In addition to duties outlined in NAI job description, the following duties may be performed: sterile dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old and wound irrigation; IV fluid assistance activities; oral/nasogastric feeding; urinary catheterization and irrigation; oxygen therapy, including room set-up and monitoring flowrate; break up and removal of fecal impaction; oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning; tracheotomy care; ostomy care, irrigation and annual skills validation.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings. Support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees