LPN- Women's Health
Morrisville, NC, US, 27560
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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.
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- 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 + registerednurses
- Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
- Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
$10,000 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!
JOB LOCATION
Duke Health Center Arringdon - 5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an LPN to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients at the Duke Women’s Health Clinic in Morrisville, NC. Professional development opportunities include the ability to advance on the LPN clinical ladder and participate in clinic committees.
Job 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.
- 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.
Job Eligibility Requirements:
- Work requires graduation from an approved or accredited Practical Nurse program.
- Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. At a manager's discretion, employees with 6 months of experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible for this level.
- Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- BLS required.
Job Schedule:
The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.
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