Nursing Care Assistant I/HUC - Duke Regional Hospital - Ortho/Neuro (Full Time,Days)
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Duke Regional Hospital Duke Regional Hospital offers the
personal touch and hometown feel of a community hospital while
serving as an essential arm of internationally recognized Duke
University Health System. Duke Regional has served Durham, Orange,
Person, Granville and Alamance counties for more than 45 years. To
be successful at caring for our community and have a strong
reputation among patients who seek our care, we have 3,500 team
members who work together to provide exceptional, compassionate and
equitable healthcare 24/7. We are a place of learning and
acceptance for team members just starting their careers, as well as
an institution of family culture and professional development for
employees who have served for decades in our hospital units.Duke
Regional has 388 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive range of
medical, surgical and diagnostic services, including orthopedics,
weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular
services. We also offer care at our Duke Rehabilitation Institute,
Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center, Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
Arringdon, Health Services Center, and Duke Behavioral Health
Center North Durham. In fiscal year 2021, Duke Regional Hospital
admitted 16,422 patients, performed 18,152 surgeries and welcomed
2,673 babies into the world. U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke
Regional Hospital as #9 in North Carolina and #4 in the
Raleigh-Durham area for 2021-22. The Human Rights Campaign
consistently names us a Healthcare Equality Leader, and we are a
Joint Commission-accredited and Magnet-designated hospital. 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! -Occ SummaryPerform a variety of
nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under
the direct supervision of an RN/LPN. Perform a variety of clerical
duties involved in preparing, maintaining, and processing patient,
unit (s), and hospital data and records including operating the
organization's patient care information systems.Work
PerformedAdminister 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. Perform a variety
of selected patient care tasks under the direction of an RN/LPN to
assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment,
and care of patients. Retrieve and record patient data in
electronic medical records (EMR) and report to Nurs e noting any
new abnormal changes in the patient's condition. Participate in the
transport of patients. Clean assigned area; stock and replenish
supplies and equipment as required. Perform a variety of clerical
tasks involved in operating the organization's patient care
information system. Ac knowledge orders on EMR task list, verify
printout and input verified orders to request diets, treatments,
nursing services, equipment, and diagnostic and laboratory tests
and procedures. Assemble and maintain patient charts from admission
through discharge. Prepare and upload paper documents into the
electronic medical record(EMR). Exhibit professional communication
skills when answering the telephone and interacting with patients,
visitors, and other staff members. Navigate electronic medical
records, access patient information, generate reports, schedule
appointments and manage t ask list. Use available technology to
request and coordinate patient transport. Assign nursing staff to
communication systems. Perform other related duties incidental to
the work described herein. -Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures
that are applicable to work performed. Working knowledge of
procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and
special treatments to patients. Working knowledge of sanitation,
personal hygiene, and basic health and safety precautions
applicable to work in a hospital. Working knowledge of infection
control procedures and safety precautions. Ability to withstand
prolonged standing and walking. Heavy lifting and the ability to
transport stretcher and wheelchair patients to various hospital
locations may be required. Ability to understand and follow oral
and written instructions. Ability to document and communicate
pertinent information using a computer and/or paper documentation
tools. Knowledge and understanding of telephone etiquette. Working
knowledge of general clerical practices and procedures. Working
knowledge of spelling and medical terminology.Ability to apply
specific departmental rules and regulations relating ing to
verifying, processing, and maintaining records and forms. Ability
to organize and set priorities. Ability to operate a computer
terminal and her office equipment. Ability to deal tactfully and
courteously with the public. Ability to establish and maintain
effective relationships with other personnel. Working knowledge of
principles and practices of providing non -professional bedside
patient careBasic knowledge and the ability to use technology
including computers, scanners, communication systems, and other
systems. -Level Characteristics -N/A -Minimum Qualifications -
-EducationCompletion of a Level I - Nurse Aide education program
approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or successful
completion of the NC - approved Nurse Aide I competency test. High
school diploma or equivalent required. -Experience -N/A -Degrees,
Licensures, Certifications -Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant
(NAI) with the Division of Facility Services with no substantiated
findings or pending of abuse, fraud, neglect, or misappropriation
of property. AHA Basic Healthcare provider certification must be
maintained/ completed by the end of new hire orientation, which
typically takes place during the first week of employment. - Duke
is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual
orientation, or veteran status. - Duke aspires to create a
community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and
belonging. Our collective success depends on the 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 essentialjob 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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