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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. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features 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)
Nursing Care Assistant I-Duke University Hospital Neuro ICU
$5,000 Commitment Bonus(paid in two equal installments)
Day Shift: 7:00am-7:30pm
3-12 hour shifts per week, Weekend and Holidays per unit guidelines
The NEURO ICU 7 DCT at Duke University Hospital is comprised of a 35-bed state of art attached to the Level 1 Trauma Center. Our Duke Neuro ICU achieved Stroke Gold Plus and Honor Roll Elite Plus recognition from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for ‘Get with the Guidelines-Stroke’ and ‘Target: Stroke’. This is an award for having the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes in the community we serve. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.
Nursing Assistant I (NA I) – Position Summary
The Nursing Assistant I (NA I) works in partnership with Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide direct patient care and support unit operations. This role assists with activities of daily living, patient monitoring, specimen collection, vital signs, patient transport, admissions and discharges, and maintaining a safe, clean patient care environment. The NA I is expected to deliver compassionate care while respecting patient dignity, privacy, and cultural differences.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including bathing, feeding, grooming, dressing, toileting, ambulation, and positioning.
- Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, blood glucose results (with appropriate training), and other patient information.
- Observe and report changes in patient condition to the RN/LPN.
- Assist nurses and providers during exams and procedures.
- Support patient admissions, discharges, and transportation.
- Collect and transport specimens and perform routine specimen testing as assigned.
- Maintain equipment, stock supplies, and ensure unit cleanliness.
- Reinforce patient education provided by nurses and providers.
- Participate in ongoing training, competency validation, and professional development.
Minimum Qualifications
Certification
- Must be listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, fraud, or misappropriation of property.
- Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the end of new hire orientation.
Education & Experience
- No specific education or prior experience required.
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Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job 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.