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Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

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JOB LOCATION:

Duke Urogynecology at Patterson Place - 5324 McFarland Dr, Durham, NC

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Nursing Care Assistant I in our Duke Urogynecology at Patterson Place located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 fingersticks 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.

• May also perform sterile dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old, IV fluid assistance activities, oral/nasogastric feeding and urinary catherizations/irrigation.

• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion 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.

JOB HOURS:

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.

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