LPN Sage Road Pediatrics
Company: Duke Health
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: September 2, 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 Primary
Care -Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which
offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well
as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic
locations across central North Carolina. Duke Nursing Highlights:
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DUKE HEALTH- DUKE PRIMARY CARE is interested in hiring a talented,
energetic, professional, Licensed Practical Nurse who can
multi-task, provide exceptional customer service, is punctual and a
team player. We offer exceptional benefits and career growth
opportunities with this world-class healthcare provider.
If you are seeking new opportunities and feel you are a great fit,
please apply on the www.dukecareers.org website. Apply to
requisition # 14381. We ask that you submit an updated resume and
include all of your healthcare experience. -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. -Duke Health Highlights: In addition to
our three hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically
dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary
care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and
outpatient surgery centers. Duke Primary Care is the largest
primary care network in the greater Triangle area with family
medicine and internal medicine providers, and pediatricians in
nearly 30 locations throughout the region. -Pre-employment Physical
Capacity Testing
Required: Click here for more information - 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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