Clinical Nurse II- Neurology

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Duke Health Integrated Practice

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Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

Clinical Nurse II

Job Location:

234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC

Job Summary:

We are seeking a CLINICAL NURSE II at Duke Neurology South Durham to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.  

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for both pediatric and adult patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care.
• Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned. Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Rooming patients which includes vital signs, current medication and pharmacy review, falls assessment, etc. and notifies provider of any concerns. Providing appropriate screening tools as requested by the provider. Complete or assist with patient specific notes and forms as requested by the patient.
• Completes all of the appropriate steps for patient or pharmacy requested refills including assessing electronic chart for appropriateness, verifying correct pharmacy and queueing up for provider once determined. Calling pharmacies to work through issues at every level of the medication ordering, filling, refilling and insurance needs. Completing Medication Prior Authorizations-gathering clinical information based in the individual questions presented for each PA, conferring with provider to answer specific questions not otherwise addressed in the chart. Working with provider on next-steps. Notifying patient/parent/provider of outcome and documenting appropriately. May need to re-submit original or assist in appeal process if PA has negative outcome. Working with insurance companies including NC Medicaid for any needs that may arise in the medication ordering process.
• Responding to all calls that are routed to the Nursing line. These may include medication questions, safety assessments, coordinating care with internal and external resources (providers, clinics, schools, DSS, etc.) scheduling, some intake and initial triage, patient and family education, etc. Managing all patient questions/concerns/refill requests and staff communication in EPIC/MyChart.
• Assist with specialized testing and procedures specific to Neurology.
• Placing lab orders as directed by providers. Collecting labs either by venipuncture or urine specimen and handling appropriately to ensure they are tested and resulted on in a timely matter. Documenting as appropriate including charges and charge capture.
• Assisting with any on-site medical and behavioral health emergencies.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Eligibility Requirements:

• Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within seven years of their start date.
• You must have a minimum of 2 years nursing experience and 1 year of med-surg or similar experience.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS required.

Job Hours:

Hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. No weekends or Duke designated holidays.