Licensed Practical Nurse - Cancer Center 2-2 Breast/Gyn/Endo Durham, NC
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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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 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 and is the number one hospital in North
Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024.
Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three
hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as
well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities,
including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery
center, and more. -Duke Nursing Highlights: -
Work Performed Provide and document direct nursing care of assigned
patients under the Perform other related duties incidental to the
work described herein.activities. Assist in the development and
implementation of general policies and Evaluate nursing care with
emphasis on nursing procedures and patient Assist physicians and
other nursing personnel in the performance of Assist in the
training of new employees. Participate in maintaining the
environment of care including equipment various diagnostic
procedures. Assist with control of material resources and
maintenance; assist in within the service. Participate in
in-service education programs and other conferences 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. responses; assist in the
delivery of nursing care and selection of nursing priorities.
procedures to provide for the emotional and physical comfort and
safety of patients; participate in the formulation of new policies.
and other material resources. Participate in the identification of
clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and
assists in performance improvement appraisal of effectiveness of
material and equipment and report any equipment malfunctions to
charge nurse.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of scope of licensed
practical nurse, ability to delegate to Working knowledge and
completion of appropriate JCAHO and other Competent in BLS and/or
other specialized life support requirements Working knowledge of
sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and Working knowledge
of sterile techniques and special procedures that are Able to
communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,
interventions. regulatory requirements. nursing support staff. Able
to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize
Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in
administering Working knowledgeof infection control procedures and
safety precautions Able to use computer and learn new software
programs. 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.
healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.
Able to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing
plan of care. information, treatment, and follow-up. designated by
work area or organization. Able to use fine motor skills. Able to
record activities, document Able to navigate the entity to provide
clinical care for patients. Able to withstand prolonged standing
and walking. Able to remain focused and organized. applicable to
work performed. routine and special treatments to patients. safety
precautions applicable to work in a hospital. Ability to understand
and follow oral and written instructions. Pre-employment Physical
Capacity Testing Required
Level Characteristics N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education Work requires graduation from an accredited Practical
Nurse program.
Experience No experience required.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Current State of North Carolina
LPN licensure is required. - Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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 essentialjob 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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