Clinical Nurse II- Pediatrics

Clinical Nurse – Pediatrics Job Location: 3116 N Duke Street, Durham, NC Job Summary We are seeking a CLINICAL NURSE to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients at our Duke Health Center. Job Duties and Responsibilities Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care in ambulatory settings, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures, under the supervision of the nurse manager, charge nurse or practice manager. Collect and analyze patient data, make recommendations for nursing care plans, evaluate nursing care provided, document and communicate appropriately nursing actions taken and patient responses. Perform patient intake including: obtaining vital signs, administering survey tools, data collection, hearing and vision screens, assisting patients with ambulation/toileting, reviewing patient medications. Completing procedural tasks including: administering vaccinations and medications according to protocols and provider orders, ear lavages, dental varnishing, specimen collection and correct labeling, assisting with clinic-performed procedures (including EKGs and orthostatic blood pressures), reviewing pre‑printed material with patient/family, bill for nursing procedures. Practice Development: Participates in various clinic committees to organize and improve patient care and serves as liaison between patients and providers to communicate needs and provide patient care. Serves as a resource as needed to patients and families, providing counseling and follow‑up problem solving. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team such as interpreters, clerical team, social work, Duke Well, and other members of the patient’s care team. Participates in quality/performance improvement programs and projects, product evaluation, outcomes evaluation studies and/or clinical research. Supports the development of other staff and formal learners. Participates in the identification of clinical, operational and safety related performance improvement opportunities. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Job Eligibility Requirements Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. All registered nurses without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within seven years of their start date. Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. At a manager’s discretion, employees with six months of experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible for this level. Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. 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