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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 + registered nurses
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• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Duke Lifestyle & Weight Mgmt Clinic - Duke University Hospital seeks to hire a LPN who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

*This posiiton offers commitment bonus of $10,000, eligibility rules apply

Summary:

This is like a general Duke outpatient clinic. We have outpatient visits for weight loss with medical providers, nutritionists, and a social worker.  We are located about 2 blocks from the main Duke Hospital in Durham. 

Work Hours & Shifts: 40 hours per week, 5-8 hour shifts

Mon-Fri 7:45am-5:15pm.  No holidays, nights, or weekends.

Address: 501 Douglas St., Durham 

General Description of the Job Class:

• 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.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level:

• 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.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education:

• Work requires graduation from an approved or accredited Practical Nurse program.

Experience:

• No experience required.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

• Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).

• 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.
• Able to use fine motor skills. Able to record activities, document interventions.
• Able to use computer and learn new software programs.
• Able to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients.
• Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Able to remain focused and organized.
• Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed.
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital.
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required