Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) - Neurology - Offsite Morrene Rd. Clinic - Durham

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
• 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.
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.

Duke's Offsite Neuro Clinic seeks to hire Licensed Practical Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Department Summary:

The Neuro Clinic - Patient population includes a variety of different neurological disorders, including Headache, ALS, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, movement disorders, and memory disorders such as Alzheimer's. The clinic includes Physical and Occupational Therapists specialized in the treatment of patients with Neurological and Pain Disorders, as well as specialty Psychiatrists and Psychologists.
Work Hours & Shifts:

Full-time, Monday-Friday; Varying daytime shift
No weekends or Holidays

Address:

932 Morreene Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Minimum Requirements

• 1+ years of previous LPN experience is preferred.
• Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure is required.
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
• BLS certification is required.
• Graduation from an Accredited Practical Nurse Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participate in in-service education programs and other conferences within the service.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• 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 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.
• Assist in the training of new employees.
• Assist physicians and other nursing personnel in the performance of various diagnostic procedures.
• Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and other material resources.

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