Nursing Care Assistant I - Duke University Hospital - 8200 Adult General Medicine Stepdown (Nights)

Company : Duke Health

Location : Durham, NC, 27701

Posted Date : 15 September 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Administrative Assistance

Occupation : Assistant

Job Details

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 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)

*******Eligible for Duke Commitment Bonus of $5000 for qualified candidates*******
Nursing Care Assistant I - Duke University Hospital - 8200 General Medicine Stepdown (Nights)
Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Nursing Care Assistant I - who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.
Duke Nursing Highlights:

Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet® organization.
Professional advancement opportunities through our Clinical Ladder Program (Nursing Care Assistant, Surgical Tech, Certified Medical Assistant).
Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!

Work Schedule:
3 - 12 hour shifts. 7pm - 7:30am.36 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
The Nursing Care Assistant I/Health Unit Coordinator performs a variety of non-professional nursing duties under the direct supervision of an RN/LPN to support patient care.
What you will do:

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, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning and trimming fingernails, 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 physician as needed.
Assist physician and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.
Take and record vital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administer douches and enemas.
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.
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.
Perform sterile dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old, IV fluid assistance activities, oral/nasogastric feeding and urinary catherizations/irrigation.
Perform front desk office tasks as required by the unit.

What we will provide:

Paid Training
Opportunities for a Lifetime. Duke University Health System is committed to providing robust learning and development from the Office of Continuing Education
Tuition Assistance
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Pension plan and much more.

What you will need:

Current Nurse Aide I Registry listing with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Service Regulation.
High School Diploma or higher.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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