Clinical Nurse II- ENT

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Otolaryngology of South Durham in Durham, NC seeks a Clinical Nurse II to provide direct and indirect patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will support a range of ENT procedures and education for pre- and post-operative patients.

Requirements include an accredited nursing degree, NC RN licensure, and at least 12 months of clinical experience. This on-site role emphasizes patient safety, infection control, and coordinated care delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• RNs without a Bachelor's degree should enroll in a BSN program within two years and complete within seven years.
• Twelve months of relevant clinical experience required.
• Current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and perform intake including medications, history and vital signs; complete orders per provider.
• Suture/Staple removal and medication preparation/administration.
• Specimen collection and delegation of tasks to licensed/unlicensed staff.
• Set up and assist with ENT-related procedures; high-level disinfection and instrument sterilization.
• Manage InBasket messages, call patients with results, and coordinate pre/postoperative education.
• Assist with triage coverage, patient scheduling, and imaging coordination; monitor supplies and inventory.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN licensure in NC

Job description

At Duke Health, we're 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.

Duke Health Integrated Practice

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

JOB LOCATION:

Duke Otolaryngology of South Durham - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy

Job Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse II in our Duke Otolaryngology of South Durham located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Room Patients and intake to include medications, history and vital signs. Complete orders as per provider:
• Suture/Staple removal
• Medication Preparation and Administration
• Specimen collection s Delegate tasks and supervise activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Set-up and assist with various ENT related procedures.
• High Level disinfection and instrument sterilization
• Team Inbasket message management
• Calling patients with results
• Cardiac clearance for surgical procedures
• FMLA/Disability, Work excuse
• Assisting with Provider InBasket management
• Review future clinic schedules, communicate with patients for upcoming appointments and procedures, gathering necessary imaging.
• Assist with Triage coverage when Triage RN unavailable– answering calls, inbasket messages, medication refills, prior authorizations.
• Clean and stock rooms. Monitor for supply and medication expirations dates. Unbox ordered supplies and confirm inventory.
• Preoperative / Postoperative Education: Provides educational materials, reviews pre-op instructions and ensures understanding of post-op care and recovery expectations.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein set by leadership team.

Job Eligibility Requirements

• Work requires graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the BSN program within seven years of their start date
• Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within seven years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.

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