LPN- Inpatient Behavioral Health - Duke Regional Hospital
Company: Duke University Health System
Location: Durham
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Duke Regional HospitalDuke Regional Hospital offers the personal
touch and hometown feel of a community hospital while serving as an
essential arm of the internationally recognized Duke University
Health System.Duke Regional has served Durham, Orange, Person,
Granville, and Alamance counties for more than 45 years. To be
successful at caring for our community and have a strong reputation
among patients who seek our care, we have 3,500 team members who
work together to provide exceptional, compassionate, and equitable
healthcare 24/7. We are a place of learning and acceptance for team
members just starting their careers, as well as an institution of
family culture and professional development for employees who have
served for decades in our hospital units.Duke Regional has 388
inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive range of medical,
surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics,
weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular
services. We also offer care at our Duke Rehabilitation Institute,
Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center, Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
Arringdon, Health Services Center, and Duke Behavioral Health
Center North Durham. In the fiscal year 2021, Duke Regional
Hospital admitted 16,422 patients, performed 18,152 surgeries, and
welcomed 2,673 babies into the world.U.S. News & World Report
ranked Duke Regional Hospital as #9 in North Carolina and #4 in the
Raleigh-Durham area for 2021-22. The Human Rights Campaign
consistently names us a Healthcare Equality Leader, and we are a
Joint Commission-accredited and Magnet-designated hospital. Occ
SummaryAssume responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned
patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician
inpatient care area. Provides nursing services to patients and
families in accordance with the scope of the LPN as defined by the
North Carol ina Board of nursing. Work Performed 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's 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 an
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 assist in performance improvement
activities. Assist with control of material resources and
maintenance; assist appraisal of the 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, and Abilities Knowledge of the scope of
the licensed practical nurse, and 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, and document interventions.Able to use a 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 precautionsAbility 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 Level Characteristics N/A Minimum Qualifications
EducationWork requires graduation from an accredited Practical
Nurse program. Experience No experience required. Degrees,
Licensures, Certifications Current State of North Carolina LPN
licensure is required. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity
without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender,
gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national
origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,
innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success
depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best
when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and
experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential
that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs
at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include
essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental
abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for
reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring
department.
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