Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med/Surg
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
Experienced LPNs (1+ years of experience) are eligible for a
$10,000 Commitment Bonus!Shift InformationFull-time; 36 hours per
week.Three (3) 12-hour shifts.Day shift (7a-7p) available! -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 Regional Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in
Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in
the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, according to U.S. News and
World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second
largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive
range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including
orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and
vascular services. -Duke Nursing Highlights:
- Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet
organization
- Nurses from each hospital areconsistently 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) -Unit OverviewThe
Med/Surg unit as Duke Regional Hospital is a 34 bed unit caring for
patients with a wide range of diagnoses including patients
requiring cardiac telemetry. This unit also serves as a specialty
unit for patients with respiratory illnesses that require higher
oxygen demands but who do not meet ICU criteria. Our patient
centered team of health care professionals are committed to
promoting excellence in patient care through best practices,
innovation, research, and holding our patient's hand while they are
with us. Be a part of the fast-paced team environment of Med/Surg
at Duke where nurses work in a collaborative learning environment
and serve alongside a dedicated team and where there is a flexible
approach to staffing. -Occupational SummaryAssume responsibilities
for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision
of a registered nurse or physician in 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.
-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 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 and Abilities -
- 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.
- Able to use fine motor skills.
- Able to record activities, document interventions.
- Able to use 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
precautions.
- Ability 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 - -Minimum
Qualifications -EducationWork requires graduation from an
accredited Practical Nurse program. -Experience -No experience
required. -Degrees, Licensures, CertificationsMust have current
North Carolina or compact LPN licensure. Nurses with a multi state
compact license must obtain NC state licensure within the first 90
days of employment. - 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. -
Keywords: Duke Health, Durham , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med/Surg, Healthcare , Durham, North Carolina
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