Clinical Nurse II- Pediatrics

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Duke Health Integrated Practice

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.

JOB LOCATION
Growing Child Pediatrics - 1005 Big Oak Ct, Knightdale, NC 27545

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse in our Growing Child Pediatrics Clinic located in Knightdale , NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information, and other clinical information as indicated.
• Perform tasks such as set up for clinical procedures, administer vaccines or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice.
• Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration
• Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinic leadership, and inform provider.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Attain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.
• Float to other Growing Child Pediatrics clinics to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
  
  • All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the BSN program within seven years of their start date.
  • Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within seven years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.
  
  
  
  
  
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
• Must be present on site for 8 hour shifts during standard business hours.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull 30 lbs.
• Must be able to carry 10 lbs.

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