LPN- Pediatrics

Overview 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 comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina. LPN - Duke Children's at Creekstone Location: 4709 Creekstone Dr, Durham, NC 27703 Job Summary We are seeking a 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 is a multi-specialty role supporting various clinics at the Duke Children\'s Creekstone location. 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. Job Eligibility 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. Job Schedule The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military 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 essential job 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. Nearest Major Market: Durham Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo. #J-18808-Ljbffr