LPN- Cardiology

Overview

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We are seeking an LPN responsible for performing a variety of duties depending on whether it is a small clinic, large medical practice, multi‑clinic, or specialty office. The role may involve both clinical and administrative areas, including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks.

• 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 assist 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.
• Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.

• Graduation from an approved or accredited Practical Nurse program.
• Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). BLS required.
• One year prior experience in a clinic setting preferred.

• $10,000 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates.
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility).
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle.

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.

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