Licensed Practical Nurse-Duke Primary Care-Holly Springs Peds

Licensed Practical Nurse-Duke Primary Care-Holly Springs Peds

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Duke Primary Care in Holly Spring 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.

Assume responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in patient care area. Provide 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 navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients. Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking. Able to remain focused and organized. Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed. Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients. Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital. Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required.

Education Work requires graduation from an approved or accredited Practical Nurse program. Experience No experience required. Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). BLS required.

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