LPN

The Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) of Duke Health is the world-class, multi-specialty physician practice comprised of 140 clinics located throughout North Carolina. The PDC recruits the top physicians and employees and retains them by offering competitive salaries and benefits and a supportive work environment where passion and purpose connect.

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We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

WE INVITE YOU TO APPLY IF:

• You are compassionate, have top notch interpersonal skills and deliver exceptional care when assisting patients.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy collaboration and are excited to be an integral member of a healthcare team.
• You are detail oriented, conscientious and take pride in ensuring accuracy in your work.

JOB DUTIES

• Provide and document direct nursing care to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the LPN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and according to physician orders and the nursing plan of 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program is required.
• Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure and BLS Certification are required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the care and treatment of patients and special procedures that apply to practical nursing
• 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 computer and learn new software programs
• Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures, safety precautions, sterile techniques, special procedures, JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Certain jobs in the Private Diagnostic Clinic 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.

The Private Diagnostic Clinic is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The PDC 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.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.