Nursing Care Assistant I (CNA) - 9100 Intermediate Care (Days)
Work Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 274833
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL
Date: Sep 11, 2026
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 the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it
features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a
regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
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)
Hiring Incentives
$5,000 Commitment Bonus for eligible Nursing Care Assistants - Paid in
two equal installments over 12 months (every six months).
Work Schedule:
Dayshift: 7am - 7:30pm (4 weekend days in every 8-week schedule block)
Week 1: (2) x 12 hour Day Shift
Week 2: (3) x 12 hour Day Shift
General Description of the Job Class
The Nursing Assistant (NA) is a patient care support partner with the
Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and
performs work as delegated by the RN or LPN.
The NA provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct
patient care unit coordination.
The individual in this position is expected to perform basic care and
comfort standards as well as have knowledge of the patient population
needs in the assigned work area.
In addition, the NA is expected to assist the RN/LPN in the care of
acutely ill patients.
This individual is expected to practice medical asepsis, respect the
dignity and privacy of every patient and family, and to respect cultural
differences during patient care.
They are expected to know and adhere to all basic policies and procedures
and respond appropriately during emergency situations.
They are expected to maintain the patient/family environment, perform
general unit upkeep, order and maintain unit equipment, and order supplies
as needed, with or without direct supervision.
The NA is expected to use accurate verbal and written communication and to
document patient care appropriately in the electronic health record.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
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 other related duties incidental to work described herein.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
N/A
Experience
No previous work experience required.
Prior experience preferred.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the N.C.
Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service
Regulation with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect or
misappropriation of property.
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 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 the organization and physical layout of the hospital.
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending,
kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.
The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing
over 35 pounds with assistance or appropriate lift equipment.
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.
Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing may be required.
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 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.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
