Patient Attendant Safety Aide - Ortho Med/Surg Job at Duke University Health System, Raleigh, NC

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  • Duke University Health System
  • Raleigh, NC

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 Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. Unit Summary: The 3rd floor Orthopedics unit (NP3200) at Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital is comprised of over 40 beds with Orthopedics Neuroscience and Med Surg specialties. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. General Description of the Job Class
Perform work under the supervision of a registered nurse, the patient attendant safety aide maintains constant direct observation and visualization of identified patient(s). Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
  • Constant and direct observation of the patient.
  • Monitoring changes in the patient's physical, emotional, and mental condition.
  • Communicate the status of the patient, including any changes.
  • Observing and reporting patients' behavioral changes.
  • Document observation in electronic health record.
  • Support staff with ambulation and mobilization of patients.
  • Support staff with personal hygiene: bathing, oral hygiene, nail care, and grooming. Support staff with repositioning, feeding, and toileting.
  • Other duties as assigned:
  • Personal Protective Equipment Observer: Assist with applying and removing of clinical outerwear of health care professionals.
  • Screener: Assist with wellness screening of employees upon arrival to the hospital.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Work requires completion of a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience
Work generally requires six months of experience in the hospital setting. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Understands basic first aid and CPR, and is capable of administering them if need be.
  • Demonstrates a personal interest in the health and well-being of others.
  • Is willing to place the needs of others first.
  • Has the ability to work without supervision.
  • Is able to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Possesses good time management skills.
  • Has good physical strength and stamina.
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

About Duke University Health System

As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.

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