Nursing Care Assistant I (CNA) Clinical Decision Unit-Days

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Work Arrangement:
On-Site

Requisition Number: 268170

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27704

Date:
Aug 12, 2026

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 Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

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)

**$5,000 commitment bonus for eligible candidates **

The Clinical Decision Unit at Duke Regional Hospital is a newly remodeled 12 bed unit. This unit provides a monitored environment for patients who do not required inpatient admission, but still need specific medical care that can’t be provided in the home setting. Under the direct care of the emergency department team, this Clinical Decision Unit/CDU is able to provide aggressive care and treatment as needed for 48 hours until a definitive diagnosis requiring inpatient care is made or the condition has resolved so the patient can be discharged.

Shift: 3 x 12-hour shifts, Days 7am - 7:30pm

What you will do:

The Nursing Assistant (NA) is a key member of the patient care team who partners with Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. Under the direction of licensed nursing staff, the NA assists with direct patient care, supports daily patient needs, helps maintain a safe and organized care environment, and documents care accurately in the electronic health record.

This role requires a commitment to patient dignity, privacy, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and adherence to established policies and safety standards.

• 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, hair care, changing clothing, nail care, 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 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, with appropriate training, document and notify RN/LPN.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients. Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

What you will need:

Education

• N/A

Experience

• N/A

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect or…