Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -Duke Primary Care-Float pool

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Duke Primary Care Float PoolDuke Primary Care in Durham offers comprehensive family medicine and lab services in one location. For adults, services include internal and family medicine, annual physicals, preventive care, sick visits, immunizations, chronic illness management, women's health care, and diagnostic tests like lab work and X-rays. For children and adolescents, care includes well-child visits, routine checkups, physicals, immunizations, and management of conditions like asthma, allergies, and diabetes.Open 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday Float-Pool (Travel position)Clinical Responsibilities:Administer medications and IV fluids as prescribed by the doctor and maintain records.Provide direct care to patients under the supervision of a nurse or doctor.Follow the doctor's orders and nursing care plan for patient care.Report patient responses to care to a nurse for evaluation and adjustments to the care plan.Assist other healthcare staff in delivering patient care.Help doctors and nurses with diagnostic procedures.Assess nursing care, patient responses, and prioritize nursing tasks.Administrative Responsibilities:Help develop and implement policies to ensure patient comfort and safety and participate in creating new policies.Contribute to maintaining the care environment, including equipment and supplies.Identify and assist in improving clinical and operational performance.Assist in managing supplies and equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the charge nurse.Participate in training programs and help train new staff.Perform other related duties as needed.Education:Work requires graduation from an approved or accredited Practical Nurse program.Experience:No experience required.Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:A current North Carolina LPN license or a compact LPN license is required to begin work while pursuing permanent NC licensure.Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience:Ability to find resources independently and work well with othersClear communication with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, and leadership; able to teach patients and families based on the care planAbility to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up using sensory and cognitive functionsCompetent in BLS and other required life support certificationsProficient in fine motor skillsAccurately record activities and document interventionsAbility to use computers and learn new softwareNavigate the healthcare system to provide patient careAble to stand and walk for long periodsStay focused and organizedKnowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures relevant to the roleFamiliarity with administering routine and special treatments to patientsUnderstanding of sanitation, hygiene, and health safety in a hospital settingKnowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautionsAbility to follow oral and written instructionsKnowledge of and compliance with JCAHO and other regulatory requirementsDistinguishing Characteristics of this Level:N/ADuke 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.