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.

Duke University Health System - Duke Outpatient Clinic seeks to hire an LPN who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

FULL TIME DAY SHIFT

The Duke GYN/RHEM/PAIN/GERIATRICS deliver comprehensive and aggressive care to patients with a wide range of rheumatic conditions and gynecological services. Each treatment plan is tailored to fit the individual patient's needs and lifestyle.

Job Summary:

Assume responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in patient care area. Administer medications and special nursing care techniques prescribed for assigned patients. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the LPN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Work Performed:

• Administer medications as prescribed by physician and employ special nursing care techniques as required; administer intravenous medications and fluids as directed; maintain required records
• Provide and document direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician
• Nursing care is guided by the physician orders and the nursing plan of care
• Patient response to care is reported to a registered nurse for evaluation, intervention and modification of the plan of care
• Assist other health care personnel in the delivery of patient care
• Assist physicians and other nursing personnel in the performance of various diagnostic procedures
• Evaluate nursing care with emphasis on nursing procedures and patient responses; assist in the delivery of nursing care and selection of nursing priorities
• Assist in the development and implementation of general policies and procedures to provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients; participate in the formulation of new policies
• Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and other material resources
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assists in performance improvement activities
• Assist with control of material resources and maintenance; assist in appraisal of effectiveness of material and equipment and report any equipment malfunctions to charge nurse
• Participate in in-service education programs and other conferences within the service. Assist in the training of new employees
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Knowledge of scope of licensed practical nurse, ability to delegate to nursing support staff
• Considerable knowledge of the care and treatment of patients and special procedures that apply to practical nursing
• Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
• Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others. Able to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care
• Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
• Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or organization
• Use fine motor skills
• Record activities, document interventions
• Use computer and learn new software programs
• Navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients
• Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking
• Able to remain focused and organized
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed
• 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
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Work requires graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program

Experience

• No experience is required

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure is required

Job Code: 00004086 LPN
Job Level: E1

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