Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN -Duke Regional Hospital -Med​/Surg

Overview

At Duke Health, we are driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Duke Nursing Highlights
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• 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)

Duke University Health System - Duke Regional Hospital seeks to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Department Profile

34-bed unit caring for patients with a wide range of diagnoses including patients requiring cardiac telemetry. 4-1 also serves as a specialty unit for patients with respiratory illnesses that require higher oxygen demands but who do not meet ICU criteria. Our patient-centered team of healthcare professionals is committed to promoting excellence in patient care through best practices, innovation, research, and holding our patients' hands while they are with us.

Be a part of the fast-paced team environment of 4-1 Medicine at Duke where nurses work in a collaborative learning environment and serve alongside a dedicated team. Great Unit to set a good nursing foundation. On-the-job training will be provided.

Work Schedule

Night 7p-7a with every other weekend rotating.

Position Summary

Assume responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in patient care areas. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the LPN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Work Performed

Provide and document direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Nursing care is guided by the physician orders and the nursing plan of care. Patient response to care is reported to a registered nurse for evaluation, intervention and modification of the plan of care. Assist other health care personnel in the delivery of patient care.

Assist physicians and other nursing personnel in the performance of various diagnostic procedures. Evaluate nursing care with emphasis on nursing procedures and patient responses; assist in the delivery of nursing care and selection of nursing priorities. Assist in the development and implementation of general policies and procedures to provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients; participate in the formulation of new policies.

Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and other material resources. Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assists in performance improvement activities. Assist with control of material resources and maintenance; assist in appraisal of effectiveness of material and equipment and report any equipment malfunctions to charge nurse. Participate in in-service education programs and other conferences within the service.

Assist in the training of new employees. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• 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
• Abl…