Nursing Care Assistant I​/Health Unit Coordinator - General Surgery; Nights

Overview

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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 Duke Health's four hospitals 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)

The Nursing Assistant (NA) is a patient care support partner with the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and performs work as delegated by the RN or LPN. The NA provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The NA is expected to perform basic care and comfort standards and have knowledge of the patient population needs in the assigned work area.

The NA assists the RN in the care of acutely ill patients and practices medical asepsis, respects the dignity and privacy of patients and families, and respects cultural differences during patient care. The NA adheres to all basic policies and procedures and responds appropriately during emergency situations. The NA maintains the patient/family environment, performs general unit upkeep, orders and maintains unit equipment, and orders supplies as needed, with or without direct supervision.

The NA uses accurate verbal and written communication and documents patient care appropriately in the electronic health record. Performs clerical duties involved in preparing, maintaining, and processing patient, unit(s) and hospital data and records, including operating the patient care information systems. Individuals in this role are typically scheduled for NA I shifts at minimum 25% of the time.

Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required. Obtain and record patient data for medical records and inform the RN/LPN of information collected. Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients, including feeding, bathing, hair care, changing clothing, nail care, bed-making, assisting with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination; provide additional care as needed to meet patient needs.

Reinforce teaching instructed by RN/providers as needed. Assist providers and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing non-sterile dressings and weighing patients. Take and record vital signs, record intake and output, and apply ice bags. Note and report changes in patient condition. Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients, provide water. Perform finger sticks 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 PPE as required. Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens. Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required. Participate in professional development and support the development of other staff and learners. May perform clean dressing changes for wounds over 48 hours old.

Perform clerical tasks in the patient care information system; acknowledge orders, verify printouts, and input verified orders to request diets, treatments, nursing services, equipment and tests. Assemble and maintain patient charts from admission through discharge and upload paper documents into the EMR. Navigate EMR, access patient information, generate reports, schedule appointments and manage task lists. Assign nursing staff to communication systems.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments; sanitation, personal hygiene and safety in a hospital setting; hospital layout; infection control procedures; ability to stand and walk for extended periods; ability to lift or move objects and patients (often over 35 pounds) with assistance or lift equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;

ability to document and communicate information using computer/paper tools; ability to establish and…