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Posted: 20-Apr-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 244471
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
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)
Occ Summary
Assume responsibilities for direct nursing car e of assigned patientsunder the supervision of a registered nurse or phy sician in patient carearea. Provides nursing services to patients and fa milies in accordancewith the scopeof the LPN as defined by the North Ca rolina Board ofNursing.
Work Performed
Provide and do cument direct nursing care of assigned patients under thesupervision of a registered nurse or physician. Nursing care is guidedby the physicianorders and the nursing plan of care. Patient responseto care is reported toa registered nurse for evaluation, interventionand modification of th eplan of care. Assist other health care personnelin the delivery of pati ent care.Assist physicians and othernursing personnel in the performanc eofvarious diagnostic procedures.Evaluate nursing care with emphasis onn ursing procedures and patientresponses; assist in the delivery of nursin g care and selection ofnursing priorities.Assist in the development andimplementation of general policies andprocedures to provide for the emoti onal and physical comfort and safetyof patients; participatein the form ulation of new policies.Participate in maintaining the environment ofcar e including equipmentand other material resources.Participate in theiden tification of clinical or operational performanceimprovement opportuniti es and assists in performance improvementactivities.Assist with control of material resources and maintenance; assist inappraisal of effectivene ss of material and equipment and report anyequipment malfunctions tochar ge nurse.Participate in in-service education programs and other conferen ceswithin the service.Assist in the training of new employees.Perform ot her related duties incidental to thework described herein.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of scope of licensed pr actical nurse, ability to delegate tonursing support staff.Considerable knowledge of the care and treatment of patients and specialprocedures th at apply to practical nursing. Able to independently seekout resources a nd work collaboratively.Able to communicate clearly with patients,famili es, visitors,healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.Able to teach patients and families in accordance with thenursin g planof care.Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritizeinformation, treatment, and follow-up.Competent in BLSand/or other specialized life support requirementsdesignated by work area or or ganization.Able to use fine motor skills. Able to record activities, doc umentinterventions.Able to use computer and learn new software programs. Able to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients.Able t o withstand prolonged standing and walking.Able to remain focused and or ganized.Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures t hat areapplicable to work performed.Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine and special treatments to pa tients.Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic healt h andsafety precautions applicable to work in a hospital.Workingknowledg e of infection control procedures and safety precautionsAbilityto unders tand and follow oral and written instructions.Working knowledge and comp letion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirements.Pre-employm ent Physical Capacity Testing Required
Level Characteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Completion of a Level I - Nurse Aide education program approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or successful completion of the NC - approved Nurse Aide I competency test. High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
N/A
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect or misappropriation of property. BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation, which typically takes place during the first week of employment.
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