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Posted: 20-Mar-25
Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 255419
Neurology/ Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinic at Duke Health Lake Norman seeks to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together!
**This position offers a Commitment Bonus of $10,000
Entity Summary
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital, located in Mooresville, North Carolina, is a 123-bed acute-care hospital that has been serving the greater Lake Norman area, Iredell County, and surrounding communities since 1926. The facility offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.
Job Summary:
Assume responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in the 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.
Clinic Location
Lake Norman General Surgery - Mooresville, NC
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, Five - 8 hours shifts
No weekend and No holidays
Work Performed:
- Perform EKGs, vital signs and lab draws.
- 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.
- Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.
- Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.
- 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.
- Able to remain focused and organized.
- Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- Work requires graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program
Experience
- 1+ years of previous LPN experience is preferred.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
- Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure is required
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