Nursing Care Assistant I (CNA) Progressive Care
Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
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 Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Raleigh Hospital
in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has been part of Duke Health
since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years. Duke
Raleigh Hospital features 204 inpatient beds and offers a
comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular,
neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.
Nursing Care Assistant I/Health Unit Coordinator - Progressive Care
Unit Schedule: 7am - 7pm **5,000 commitment bonus for eligble
candidates** Department Profile The Progressive Care Unit is a
step-down unit for ICU. The patient population on this unit
includes patients with altered mental status, DKA, respiratory
failure, post-cardiac catheterization, and some post-surgery
patients. This is a fast-paced unit that encourages teamwork and
growing skillsets. The ratio for NA is 1:8, however it could be as
few as 6 or as many at 10, but the goal is 8. The patient
population is adult patients with any medical diagnosis from
head-to-toe. Higher acuity step-down patients as much as possible.
Drips, lines, tubes - from walkie-talkies to bed bound and
everything in-between. Job Summary Perform a variety of
nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under
the direct supervision of an RN/LPN. What you will do: 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, shaving,
changing clothing, cleaning and trimming fingernails, 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
physician as needed. Assist physician and nurses with physical
examinations by helping position patients, changing non-sterile
dressing, and weighing patients. Take and record vital signs,
record I&O, apply ice bags, administer douches and enemas. 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 fingerstick for blood glucose
testing, with appropriate training. 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 sterile dressing change for wounds over
48 hours old, IV fluid assistance activities, oral/nasogastric
feeding, and urinary catheterization/irrigation. Perform other
related duties incidental to work described herein. What you will
need: Education 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. Degrees,
Licensure, and/or Certification Currently listed as a Nursing
Assistant I (NAI) 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, which typically takes place during the
first week of employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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 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. 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 principles and practices of providing
non- professional bedside patient care Distinguishing
Characteristics of this Level N/A Job Title: NURSING CARE ASST
I/HEALTH UNIT COORD Job Code: 4240 FLSA: N Job Level: B2 Revised
Date: 04/14/2016 Supervisory Responsibility: No Duke University is
an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's
age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity,
genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community
built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our
collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an
exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives,
backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange,
it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and
welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected,
and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a
responsibility to uphold these values. 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.
Keywords: Duke Health, Cary , Nursing Care Assistant I (CNA) Progressive Care, Healthcare , Raleigh, North Carolina
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