Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Home Health

About Duke HomeCare & Hospice Pursue your passion for caring with Duke HomeCare & Hospice, which offers hospice, home health, and infusion services across the region, as well as serves as the home for the Duke Caregiver Support Program. Team members work closely with a patient's physician to provide comprehensive, individualized care in the comfort of their home or at our inpatient hospice facility in Durham, NC. 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) At Duke Home Health, you are able to meet patients where they are! By working as a home health nurse, you are able to help keep patients out of the hospital and in their homes where they are most comfortable. Duke HomeCare and Hospice provides innovative and thoughtful care by using an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients, families and the communities for which they serve. In this role, you would have the opportunity to connect the patient with the right level of care at the right time. Shift 5 8‑hour days: Monday to Friday. Rotating Saturday shift about every 7‑8 weeks. Job Summary As a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse with Duke University Health System, you will make providing service your priority while caring for the whole person in a patient‑centered atmosphere. The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse assumes responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in the patient care area. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the LPN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Knowledge of scope of licensed practical nurse, ability to delegate to nursing support staff. Considerable knowledge of the care and treatment of patients and special procedures that apply to practical nursing. Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively. Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others. Able to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care. Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow‑up. Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or organization. Able to use fine motor skills. Able to record activities, document interventions. Able to use computer and learn new software programs. Able to remain focused and organized. Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required Work requires graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Highly preferred experience in Home Health Setting for 1+ years, or high acuity experience including wound vac experience. Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure is required or Multi‑State Compact License (If out of state compact license, must obtain permanent NC license within 60 days of employment). Active and current driver's license and automobile insurance. BLS Certification is required (If expired, this training will be provided during orientation). Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Duke University Health System