Nursing Care Assistant ; CNA - General Medicine; Nights

Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. The facility is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and includes a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

• 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.
• Duke University Health System has over 6,000 registered nurses
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle!

• $5,000 Commitment Bonus for eligible Nursing Care Assistants – Paid in two equal installments over 12 months (every six months).

This unit is part of Duke University Hospital's innovation initiative, designed to redefine care delivery by integrating cutting‑edge technologies that enhance patient outcomes, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency. Units 2100, 3100, and 4100 at Duke North are piloting smart room capabilities, automated signage, and virtual access for care teams and families. Future enhancements include predictive tools for fall prevention and ambient listening for documentation.

Staff foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, collaborating across departments to explore solutions like expedited medication delivery, all aimed at improving the patient experience and reducing length of stay.

• 3 × 12‑hour shifts; 36 hours per week;
  Night shift: 7 pm – 7:30 am.

• 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 performs basic care and comfort standards and must know the patient population needs in the assigned work area.
• The NA assists the RN/LPN in the care of acutely ill patients.
• The NA practices medical asepsis, respects the dignity and privacy of every patient and family, 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.

• Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
• Obtain and record patient data for medical records, informing 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.
• Participate in teaching activities by reinforcing teaching instructed by RN and/or providers as needed.
• Assist providers and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing non‑sterile dressing, and weighing patients.
• Take and record vital signs, record I&O, and apply ice bags.
• 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 finger sticks for blood glucose testing, document and notify RN/LPN.
• 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.
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