Nursing Care Assist II/Health Unit Coordinator (CNA II) - Duke Regional Hospital Delivery Room

Nursing Care Assist II/Health Unit Coordinator (CNA II) – Duke Regional Hospital Delivery Room Work Arrangement: Regular Location: Durham, NC, 27710 Personnel Area: DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL Role Overview The Delivery Room is a multi-bed unit that provides safe, high-quality care for mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and immediate recovery. A skilled team works collaboratively to ensure patient safety and a supportive, family-centered birth experience, with the ability to respond quickly to complications. What You Will Do The Nursing Assistant (NA) works with the Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care. They perform tasks assigned by the RN/LPN, including basic hands‑on care and helping care for acutely ill patients. The NA supports both direct patient care and unit coordination, while maintaining a clean, safe, and well‑stocked environment. They follow infection control practices, respect patient privacy and cultural differences, and respond appropriately in emergencies. The role also includes documenting care in the electronic health record, completing basic clerical tasks, and maintaining clear communication with the care team. NAs are expected to follow all policies, maintain required skills, and perform duties within the NC Board of Nursing scope (NCA I & II), working NCA II shifts at least 75% of the time. 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, hair care, changing clothing, nail care, 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 providers as needed. Assist providers and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing non‑sterile dressing and weighing patients. Take and record vital signs, record I&O, and apply ice bags. 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, document and notify RN/LPN. 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 clean dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old. 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). Navigate electronic medical record, access patient information, generate reports, schedule appointments and manage task list. Assign nursing staff to communication systems. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Additional Duties sterile dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old and wound irrigation IV fluid assistance activities oral/nasogastric feeding urinary catheterization and irrigation oxygen therapy, including room set‑up and monitoring flow‑rate break up and removal of fecal impaction oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning tracheotomy care ostomy care and irrigation 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 and 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 applicable to work performed; administering routine and special treatments; nonprofessional bedside patient care; sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions; infection control procedures; ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking; frequent lifting of objects and patients over 35 pounds with assistance or lift equipment; following oral and written instructions; documenting and communicating information using computer or paper tools; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and hospital staff; knowledge of the organization and physical layout of the hospital. Pre‑employment Physical Capacity Testing may be required. Benefits Relocation assistance (based on eligibility). Distinguishing Characteristics 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Duke University