Clinical Nurse II-Pediatrics

Duke Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health Growing Child Pediatrics Clinic in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Clinical Nurse to be an integral member of the healthcare team, delivering direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The role requires graduation from an accredited ADN or Nursing Diploma, NC RN licensure, and a year of clinical experience with BLS.

Nurses coordinate care, perform intake with vital signs, administer vaccines and medications, document encounters, and support performance improvement

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
• Current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina with BLS certification.
• Encouraged to enroll in a BSN program within two years, completion within seven years.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake with patients, including vital signs and visit information.
• Set up for clinical procedures and administer vaccines or related tasks within scope.
• Administer medications per orders or protocols following the six rights.
• Handle telephone messages, document encounters, and inform providers.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Attain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.
• Float to other Growing Child Pediatrics clinics as needed.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

Medication administration

Clinical nursing

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

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.

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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

Growing Child Pediatrics - 270 Horizon Dr, Raleigh, NC

Job Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse in our Growing Child Pediatrics Clinic located in Raleigh, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information, and other clinical information as indicated.
• Performs tasks such as set up for clinical procedures, administer vaccines or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice.
• Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinic leadership, and inform provider.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Attain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.
• Float to other Growing Child Pediatrics clinics to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.

Job Eligibility Requirements

• Work requires graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
• 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.

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