Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Cardiology and Pulmonary

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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:

• 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)

 

Cardiology & Pulmonary Clinic 2F2G

Qualifying candidates will receive a $10,000 Commitment Bonus!

 

What is 2F/2G? 

• The clinic is comprised of Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Pulmonary, and  Cardio-thoracic surgery between four different hallways.

1. Hallway AB/Lung Transplant/CT Surgery consists of Pre & Post lung transplant, Cysitc Fibrosis, and Cardiothoracic Surgery. 
2. Hallway C/Pulomnary consists if Intestinal Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, COPD, Asthma/Allergy, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Sacoidosis.
3. Hallway DE/Electrophysiology consists of Syncope, Devices, and Heart Arrhythmias. 
4. Hallway FG/Advanced Heart failure consists of Heart Transplant, Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD, Same Day Access, and Cardiac-oncology.

 

Hours:

• Hours of Clinic Operation are Monday- Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM (there are two closers each day - one must be an RN)
• RNs and CMAs have staggered schedules to cover the whole day which include the followings shifts: 8:00AM-4:30PM, 7:00AM-3:30PM, 8:30AM-5:00PM, ect.
• No holidays, on call, or weekends required

 

Address:

• Duke Clinic, 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Clinic 2F/2G, Durham, NC

 

Parking:

• Subsidized parking for any Duke Health team members that make $80,000 or less
• Duke will subsidize up to $30 per month in parking permit fees for eligible team members
• Must work more than 30 hours per week to qualify

 

Minimum Requirements

• Work requires graduation from an Accredited Practical Nurse Program.
• Current State of North Carolina or Compact Licensure is required.
• Nurses with a multi state compact license must obtain NC state licensure within the first 90 days of employment.
• BLS certification is required.

 

Experience:

• No experience required

 

Duties and 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 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