LPN - PreOpscreening - Day Shifts

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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)

 

Duke Health Care System PREOPSCREENING Clinic seeks to hire a Licensed Nurse Practitioner who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together!
 

Summary:

 

Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. Ideal applicants would have excellent computer and phone skills and be able to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team. We are looking for someone with the ability to establish a strong rapport with patients and families by phone, to coordinate services, and to provide education and nursing care to patients and families in the clinic setting.

 

Job Summary:

Assume responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in patient care area. 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 Schedule:

Clinic Location – Main Duke Hospital, Durham

Mon-Fri, Four - 10 hours shifts (7:30 am to 6 pm) - No set day off during the week

No weekend and No holidays

Work Performed:

 

• Provide and document direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician
• Assist other health care personnel in the delivery of patient care
• 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