LPN -Ortho Spine Clinic 1B/1C

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features 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)

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Prior Ortho or Clinic Experience preferred

Responsibilities

Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair
Perform other clinical functions as delegated by supervisor
Answer telephones-explaining treatment procedures to patients
Greet patients, arrange for laboratory services
Schedule appointments
Take medical histories and record vital signs
Perform routine administrative and patient care support duties
Fill out insurance forms
Telephone/ handle billing and bookkeeping duties
Change sterile and non-sterile dressings, remove staples
Authorize drug refills as directed
Update and file administrative duties
Prepare and administer medications as directed
Assist physician during examinations and procedures
Sterilize medical instruments
Prepare patients for collection and prepare laboratory and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient
Dispose of contaminated supplies, X-rays, tests and procedures
Take electrocardiograms
Arrange for hospital prescriptions to a pharmacy
Draw blood
Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content
Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises
Registration, scheduling, charge posting, order entry.
Document and communicate pertinent information
Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks