LPN-Urology

Duke Careers•Raleigh, NC

22h•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 the Duke Health 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 + registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) LPN- Urology of Raleigh Location: 3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 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 Urology of Raleigh Clinic in Raleigh, NC. Professional development opportunities include the ability to advance on the LPN clinical ladder and participate in clinic committees.

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

Room Patients and intake to include medications, history and vital signs.
Complete orders as per provider:
Uroflow and bladder scans.
Urine samples – POC and send to lab s Suture/Staple removal
Catheter irrigation
Delegate tasks and supervise activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
Prepare and assist with procedures
Cystoscopies
Vasectomies
Prostate Biopsies
Nurse Visits – to include: order entry and chart review.
Trial and Voids
Monthly Catheter and SPT changes
Stent on a String
Drain removals
Uroflow/PVR s Injection teaching
Intermittent catheterization teaching
Catheter irrigation
Team Inbasket messages – to include:
Calling patients with results
Cardiac clearance
FMLA/Work excuse
Review future clinic schedules, call patients for upcoming appointments and procedures
High Level disinfection, Trophon and instrument sterilization
Clean and stock rooms.
Monitor for supply and medication expirations dates.
Unbox ordered supplies and confirm delivery amounts.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.