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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 care o f assigned patientsunder the supervision of a registered nurse or physic ian in patient carearea. Provides nursing services to patients and famil ies in accordancewith the scope ofthe LPN as defined by the North Carol ina Board ofNursing.
Work Performed
Provide and docum ent direct nursing care of assigned patients under thesupervision of a r egistered nurse or physician. Nursing care is guidedby the physician ord ers and the nursing plan of care. Patient responseto care is reported to a registered nurse for evaluation, interventionand modification of the plan of care. Assist other health care personnelin the delivery of patie nt care.Assist physicians and othernursing personnel in the performance ofvarious diagnostic procedures.Evaluate nursing care with emphasis on nursing procedures and patientresponses; assist in the delivery of nursi ng care and selection ofnursing priorities.Assist in the development and implementation of general policies andprocedures to provide for the emo tional and physical comfort and safetyof patients; participate in the fo rmulation of new policies.Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipmentand other material resources.Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performanceimprovement opportu nities and assists in performance improvementactivities.Assist with cont rol of material resources and maintenance; assist inappraisal of effecti veness of material and equipment and report anyequipment malfunctions to charge nurse.Participate in in-service education programs and other con ferenceswithin the service.Assist in the training of new employees.Perfo rm other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of scope of licens ed practical nurse, ability to delegate tonursing support staff.Consider able knowledge of the care and treatment of patients and specialprocedur esthat apply to practical nursing. Able to independently seekout resour ces and work collaboratively.Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadersh ip and others.Able to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing planof care.Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to proc ess and prioritizeinformation, treatment, and follow-up.Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesignated by work ar ea or organization.Able to use fine motor skills. Able to record activit ies, documentinterventions.Able to use computer and learn new software p rograms.Able to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patient s.Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Able to remain focuse d and organized.Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special proc edures that areapplicable to work performed.Working knowledge of procedu res and techniques involved in administeringroutine and special treatmen ts to patients.Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and bas ic health andsafety precautions applicable to work in a hospital.Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautionsAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Working knowledg e and completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirements.P re-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
Level Chara cteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program.
Experience
No experience required.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure is required.
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