LPN- Duke Cardiology Cary

Duke University • Cary, NC

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About The Position

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose. We are seeking an LPN to assume 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program.
• Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Report patient response to care 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 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 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.

Benefits

• $10,000 Commitment Bonus Eligible for new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree