Job Description
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.
Occ Summary
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N/A g Care Assistant FloatPool managed by ISRP.Per form a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct careof pa tients under the direct supervision of an RN/LPN.
Work Perfo rmed
Prepare patients,equipment and supplies for specific procedu resandprovide manual assistance as required.Obtain and record patient da tafor medical records noting and informingRN/LPN of information collecte d.Administer treatment andpersonal care procedures to patients including ,but not limited to, feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothing,cleani ng and trimming fingernails, bed-making, assisting withambulation, enema s, skin care, and boweland bladder elimination;provide such additional c are as required to meetthe personal needs andcomfort of assigned patient s.Participate in teaching activities by reinforcing teaching instructed byRN and/or physician as needed.Assist physician and nurses with physica lexaminations by helpingposition patients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.Take and record vital signs, record I&O, apply ice bags, administerdouches and enemas. Note and report any changes in pati ent's condition.Turnand position patients, set up and feed patients asne cessary,provide patients with fresh drinking water.Perform fingersticks for blood glucose testing, with appropriatetraining.Assist with admissio n, discharge, and transportation of patients.Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment asrequired.Collect, deliver andco nduct routine testson patient specimens.Clean assigned area; stock and r eplenish suppliesand equipment asrequired.Participate in own professiona l development bymaintaining requiredskills validation and attending educ ational offerings.Support thedevelopment of other staff and formal learn ers.May also perform sterile dressing change for wounds over 48 hoursold ,IV fluid assistance activities, oral/nasogastric feeding and urinarycat herizations/irrigation.Perform otherrelated duties incidental to work de scribed herein.
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
Working k nowledgeof srmedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowle dge ofsanitato work in a hospitalWorking knowledge of the organization a nd physicallayout of thehospitalWorking knowledge of infection control p roceduresand safety precautionsAbility to withstand prolonged standing a ndwalkingHeavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelc hairpatients to various hospital locations may be requiredAbility tounde rstand and follow oral and written instructionsAbility todocumentand co mmunicability to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsw ithpatients and hospital staffWorking knowledge of principles andpractic es ofproviding non-professional bedside patient care
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Minimum Qualifications
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancyand pregnan cy related conditions), sexual orientation or militarystatus. &nb sp;
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,inno vation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel se cure and welcome, that the contributions of allindividuals are respected , and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a resp onsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Healt h System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physic al and/or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requ ests for reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring departm ent.
Education
Graduation from high school or GED.
Experience 1 year of experience worki ng with patients with substance abuse, mentalhealth, dementia diagnosis, intellectually or disabled preferred.
Degrees, Licensures, Certi fications
Listing on the Nurse Aid Registry of North CarolinaorCe rtification as a Substance Abuse Counselor in North CarolinaorCertificat ion as an Emergency Medical Technician in North CarolinaorCertification as a Behavioral Health Technician by The Academy ofAddiction Professiona ls or American Medical Certification AssociationorIf a hire does not mee t 1 of the 4 requirements, the BHT must start theprocess to complete one of the requirements within 1 year of employmentand complete within 2 ye ars.BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hi reorientation, which typically takes place during the first week ofemplo yment.CPI certification strongly preferred.Meet DUHS credential to perfo rm analysis of blood glucose from fingersticks and report findings to nu rse. Complete quality control measuresfor this equipment. Participate in specimen collection according to testrequested. Is responsible for pati ent identification, specimen labeling,and collection verification. Instr uct patients in collection andpreservation of urine, sputum and stool sa mples for analysis. Obtain andrecord vital signs, intake and output amou nts or other measures asdelegated within 90 days of employment.
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. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs
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