Full-Time
Licensed Practical Nurse-Duke Primary Care-Holly Springs Peds
Duke University
Private research university in Durham, NC
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Durham, NC, USA
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Requirements
- Work requires graduation from an approved or accredited Practical Nurse program
- Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- BLS required
- Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
- 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
- Able to use computer and learn new software programs
- Able to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients
- Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking
- Able to remain focused and organized
- Working 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
- Working 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
Responsibilities
- 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 patientcare
- 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 ofcare 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
Duke University is a research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education alongside interdisciplinary research and health care.
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