Nursing Care Assistant (NCA) - Hematology Oncology/Infusion

Work Arrangement: 

Requisition Number:  271219

Regular or Temporary:  Regular

Location: 

Raleigh, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area:  DUKE RALEIGH CAMPUS

Date:  Jun 23, 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 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 the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

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)

Duke Raleigh Hospital Hematology Oncology/Infusion Clinic seeks to hire an experienced Nursing Care Assistant who embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together!

Clinical experience preferred in a hospital or ambulatory setting

Department Profile:

Hematologists and Oncologists at Duke Raleigh Campus Cancer Center Hematology/Oncology offer comprehensive treatments for almost every type of cancer. Services include hematology and oncology consultations, follow-up visits, chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy infusions, blood transfusions, injections, survivorship care, and same day appointments available for acute symptom management. Equipment used in the clinics includes on-site labs, more than 25 chemotherapy and infusion stations, and six private infusion bays.

Work Hours & Shifts:

40 hours per week  (5 - 8 hr. shifts)

Work Performed

• 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.

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.
• Workingknowledge 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 writteninstructions.
• 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.

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

N/A

Experience

Clinical experience preferred in a hospital or ambulatory setting

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

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 w

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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.

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