Nursing Care Assistant I-Duke University Hospital Neuro Stepdown 8 DCT

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Nursing Care Assistant I-Duke University Hospital Neuro Stepdown 8 DCT

3-12 hour shifts per week

Rotating shifts 7:00am-7:30pm or 7:00pm-7:30am

Unit 8DCT at Duke University Hospital is a 37-bed Neuro-Trauma-Stroke Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) that provides specialized intermediate care for acute neurological patients

Nursing Assistant I (NA I) –

The Nursing Assistant I (NA I) works as a patient care support partner alongside Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients. This role supports both direct patient care and unit coordination activities in a hospital setting. The NA I assists with activities of daily living, monitors and documents patient information, maintains a safe and clean environment, and helps ensure patient comfort and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily care needs such as bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation.
• Obtain and document vital signs, intake/output, blood glucose readings (with training), and other patient information.
• Observe patients and promptly report changes in condition to the RN/LPN.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, patient transportation, and specimen collection.
• Support providers and nurses during examinations and procedures.
• Maintain patient rooms, stock supplies, and ensure equipment is available and functioning properly.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and patient privacy standards.
• Participate in ongoing education and required competency validation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current North Carolina Nursing Assistant I (NA I) certification in good standing.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required by the end of new hire orientation.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care and work effectively as part of a healthcare team.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Ability to assist with moving patients weighing more than 35 pounds using appropriate assistance or lift equipment.

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