LPN-Patient Engagement Center-Hybrid in NC

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:

 

• 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)

 

LPN-Patient Engagement Center, Hybrid in NC, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm-FT, NC License  required

 

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.

 

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.

The state of NC, the BON allows for individuals with LPN compact licenses to start work while pursuing their NC license.

 

Work Performed

• Administer medications as prescribed by physician and employ special nursing care techniques; 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; report equipment malfunctions to charge nurse
• Participate in in-service education programs and other conferences within the service; assist in the training of new employees