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Posted: 18-Nov-23
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 238837
Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years, employing more than 2,000 team members. The hospital provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services, including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center, advanced digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing, outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic, same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and education programs. U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh Hospital as high performing in orthopedics and five adult procedures/conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke.
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)
Nursing Care Assistant II/Health Unit Coordinator - Duke Raleigh Hospital - Same Day Surgery - 40hours
Schedule: 0900 - 1930 x 4 shifts / Monday - Friday
Department Summary
The Same Day Surgery Surgery/PACU department at Duke Raleigh Hospital cares for our surgical patients; pre and post operatively. Our team is delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient, every time. The patient population is post-op (OR, endo, radiology).
Job Summary
Perform 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 to include operating the organization's patient care information systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
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.
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 Nurse 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. Acknowledge 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 skill when answering the telephone and interacting with patients, visitors and other staff members.
Navigate electronic medical record, access patient information, generate reports, schedule appointments and manage task 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.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Completion of 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 and completion of Level II Nurse Aide education programs approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
- Listed as NA I with the Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect or misappropriation of property. Listed as NA II with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
- BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation, which typically takes place during the first week of employment.
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 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 to verifying, processing and maintaining records and forms
- Ability to organize and set priorities
- Ability to operate a computer terminal and other 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 care
- Basic knowledge and the ability to use technology to include computers, scanners, communication system and other systems.
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
- N/A
Job Title: NURSING CARE ASST II/HEALTH UNIT COORD
Job Code: 4592
FLSA: N
Job Level: C1
Revised Date: 01/30/2023
Supervisory Responsibility:
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