Nursing Care Assistant ; CNA) General Medicine Dialysis.FTE

Position: Nursing Care Assistant I (CNA) General Medicine Dialysis.3FTE
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Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) About Unit 5-1 — Medicine
** Night Shift 7p-7a
** Unit 5-1 – Medicine at Duke Regional Hospital is a 36-bed acute care stepdown unit caring primarily for patients experiencing end stage renal disease, shortness of breath, and altered mental status. As part of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your career through bonuses for medical-surgical and geriatric certifications, conference attendance, and other educational opportunities. Team members can also join one of several committees focused on improving specific areas of patient care, including geriatrics, infection control, diabetes management, and more.

Unit 5-1 offers team members self-scheduling in eight-week blocks with a weekend option, helping all team members find balance between their personal and professional schedules. Apply today to discover where a nursing career with Unit 5-1 can take you. Work Schedule Part Time, one 12-hour shift per week, Nights 7P-7A Occ Summary 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 individual in this position is expected to perform basic care and comfort standards as well as have knowledge of the patient population needs in the assigned work area. In addition, theNA is expected to assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients.

This individual is expected to practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy of every patient and family, and to respect cultural differences during patient care. They are expected to know and adhere to all basic policies and procedures and respond appropriately during emergency situations. They are expected to maintain the patient/family environment, perform general unit upkeep, order and maintain unit equipment, and order supplies as needed, with or without direct supervision.

The NA is expected to use accurate verbal and written communication and to document patient care appropriately in the electronic health record. Perform tasks within the scope of a Nursing Care Assistant I with four of the additional skills identified by the Duke University Health System as defined by the NC Board of Nursing. Work Performed 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…