LPN-Pediatrics Cardiology

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

12d•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. Duke Health Integrated Practice https://careers.dukehealth.org/us/en/dhip Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina. 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 + registerednurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) $10,000 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates! LPN- Duke Children's at Creekstone Location: 4709 Creekstone Dr, Durham, NC 27703 JOB SUMMARY We are seeking an LPN to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients at the Duke Children's Creekstone Clinic in Durham, NC. Professional development opportunities include the ability to advance on the LPN clinical ladder and participate in clinic committees. This position will primarily support Cardiology. This position will also float to support Endocrinology, Nephrology, Genetics, and Hematology services.

Requirements

Work requires graduation from an approved or accredited Practical Nurse program.
Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. At a manager's discretion, employees with 6 months of experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible for this level.
Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
BLS required.

Responsibilities

Perform patient intake including: obtaining vital signs (including manual blood pressures), administering survey tools, data collection, assisting patients with preparing questions for provider visit, assisting patients with ambulation/toileting, reviewing patient medications, provide teaching for specialty injections and assess knowledge of patient/family.
Completing procedural tasks including: administering vaccinations and medications according to standing orders and provider orders, specimen collection and correct labeling, performing EKGs and placing holter monitors, POC testing, assisting with clinic-performed procedures (including ABP monitoring), obtaining manual and orthostatic BP, providing education to patient/family, bill for nursing procedures. Assist with obtaining prior authorizations, prescription refills.
Documentation in electronic health record. Assist with administrative functions as needed, including message taking.
Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources. Participate in and assist with the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities, including performing unit audits.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.