Clinical Nurse II- Pediatrics

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health seeks a Clinical Nurse in Pediatrics to join our Durham-based Duke Health Center, delivering direct and indirect care to pediatric patients.

The role requires applying the nursing process in ambulatory settings, documenting care, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patient and family needs.

The department emphasizes quality, safety, and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to participate in committees and education.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Must hold current RN licensure in North Carolina; BLS required.
• Twelve months of clinical nursing experience; exceptions possible with exceptional performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care in ambulatory settings, nursing process, per orders and policies.
• Collect and analyze patient data, develop care plans, evaluate care and communicate patient responses.
• Perform intake: vitals, screenings, data collection; assist with ambulation and daily needs.
• Administer vaccines and meds per protocols; assist with procedures and labeling; document activities.
• Participate in committees to improve patient care and liaison between patients and providers.

Skills

RN licensure NC

BLS

Education

BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing

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

https://careers.dukehealth.org/us/en/dhip

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.

Clinical Nurse- Pediatrics

Job Location

3116 N Duke Street, Durham, NC location

Job Summary

We are seeking a CLINICAL NURSE to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients at our Duke Health Center.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care in ambulatory settings, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures, under the supervision of the nurse manager, charge nurse or practice manager.
• Collect and analyze patient data, make recommendations for nursing care plans, evaluate nursing care provided, document and communicate appropriately nursing actions taken and patient responses.
• Perform patient intake including: obtaining vital signs, administering survey tools, data collection, hearing and vision screens, assisting patients with ambulation/toileting, reviewing patient medications
• Completing procedural tasks including: administering vaccinations and medications according to protocols and provider orders, ear lavages, dental varnishing, specimen collection and correct labeling, assisting with clinic-performed procedures (including EKGs and orthostatic blood pressures), reviewing pre-printed material with patient/family, bill for nursing procedures.
• Practice Development: Participates in various clinic committees to organize and improve patient care and serves as liaison between patients and providers to communicate needs and provide patient care
• Serves as a resource as needed to patients and families, providing counseling and follow-up problem solving.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team such as interpreters, clerical team, social work, Duke Well, and other members of the patients care team.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement programs and projects, product evaluation, outcomes evaluation studies and/or clinical research.
• Support the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in the identification of clinical, operational and safety related performance improvement opportunities.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Eligibility Requirements

• Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within seven years of their start date.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. At a manager's discretion, employees with 6 months of experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible for this level.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.

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.

Duke 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.

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