Duke University Hospital

Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 65 operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; a separate hospital outpatient surgical department with nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area.

For 2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked Duke University Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties: cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat, gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology & neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area.

In addition to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and outpatient surgery centers.

Duke University Health System - Float Pool

NURSE EXTERN (Professional Nursing Assistant)

General Description of the Job Class

Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the direct supervision of an RN.

Serves to provide Duke University Heath System with an opportunity to recruit and retain top quality new graduate nurses interested in providing optimal care with the 10-week program.

This position will provide a work experience to enhance transition for the nursing student into practice as a registered nurse through professional clinical experience within the Float Pool.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Be assigned 1:1 with and RN clinical partner for the entire 10-week experience. 

The PNA will be assigned to work with a variety of nurses within the Float Pool to gain insight on the myriad of populations we serve within Critical Care, Med-Surg, Pediatrics, Procedural, Oncology and experience all the specialties within nursing.

Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required

Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and information RN 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/physicians 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, and provide patients with fresh drinking water.

Perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing, with appropriate training.

Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens. Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.

Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients. Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education:

Applicants must have successfully completed their junior year in an NLN/CCNE/ACNE accredited nursing program.

Experience: Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

Applicants must provide evidence of current listing with the North Carolina Division of Health Services Regulation/Nurse Aide I Registry.

COVID-19 emergency response: Through June 30,2022 applicants are required to complete at least two clinical semesters of an NLN/CCNE/ACEN Accredited Nursing Program to qualify for the program in place of the Nurse Aide I registry.

PNAs must have a NC Nurse Aide 1 registry prior to June 30,2022 to continue in the role. If a NC Nurse Aide 1 registry is not obtained by June 30, 2022 the PNA will no longer be able to function in the PNA role. The individual may opt to work in a Patient Aide Service Associate role for the duration of the PNA experience.

Applicants must provide evidence of current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare provider status that will be valid for the entire length of the PNA experience. CEPD can provide BLS at orientation if they were unable to obtain prior to coming to DUHS.

If applicant becomes a permanent DUHS employee, applicant must be current with an AHA Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider card.

Applicants must commit to employment to work 36 hours per week for the entire 10-week program following the work schedule therefore seeking or maintaining additional employment during these 10 weeks are strongly discouraged.

Applicants will agree to attend an institution specific orientation program.

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 administrating routine and special treatments to patients.

• Working knowledge of sanitation, person hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital.

• Working knowledge of the organization and physical layout of the hospital.

• Working knowledge of the 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.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and hospital staff.

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of providing non-professional bedside patient care.

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Duke University 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 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.

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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