LPN- General Medicine/Dialysis Unit-Duke Regional
Company: Employer
Location: Durham
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Duke Regional Hospital Duke Regional Hospital offers the
personal touch and hometown feel of a community hospital while
serving as an essential arm of 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 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 in North Carolina and 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. Duke Nursing
Highlights:Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet
organizationNurses 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! Duke University Health System-
Duke Regional Hospital is now seeking to hire a Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) - experienced or new graduate to join the team who will
embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Department
Profile: The Gen Medicine & Dialysis 5-1 Unit at Duke Regional
Hospital is comprised of a 36-bed Medical Unit. Our patients have a
wide range of diagnosis from GI, Sepsis, pneumonia and In-patient
dialysis. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each
patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. Work
Schedule: Rotating shifts with every other weekend rotation. Job
Summary Assume responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned
patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician
in patient care area. Administer medications and special nursing
care techniques prescribed for assigned patients. Provides nursing
services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of
the LPN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.Work
Performed Administer medications as prescribed by physician and
employ special nursing care techniques as required; administer
intravenous medications and fluids as directed; maintain required
records. 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. Knowledge,
Skills, Education, and Experience 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. 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. 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. 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. Two years of experience preferred Pre-employment
Physical Capacity Testing Required: Click here for more information
Duke University Health System- Duke Regional Hospital is now
seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - experienced or
new graduate to join the team who will embrace our mission of
Advancing Health Together. Department Profile: The Gen Medicine &
Dialysis 5-1 Unit at Duke Regional Hospital is comprised of a
36-bed Medical Unit. Our patients have a wide range of diagnosis
from GI, Sepsis, pneumonia and In-patient dialysis. Our team is
active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an
excellent patient experience, every time. Work Schedule: Rotating
shifts with every other weekend rotation. Job Summary Assume
responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned patients under
the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in patient care
area. Administer medications and special nursing care techniques
prescribed for assigned patients. Provides nursing services to
patients and families in accordance with the scope of the LPN as
defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.Work Performed
Administer medications as prescribed by physician and employ
special nursing care techniques as required; administer intravenous
medications and fluids as directed; maintain required records.
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..... click apply for full job details
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
06/20/2022
Keywords: Employer, Durham , LPN- General Medicine/Dialysis Unit-Duke Regional, Healthcare , Durham, North Carolina
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