Clinical Nurse II-Pediatrics-GI/Rheumatology/Gynecology

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Children's Specialty Creekstone clinic in Durham, NC seeks a Clinical Nurse II to join the healthcare team and deliver direct and indirect patient care within a pediatric setting.

The role requires graduation from an accredited BSN/ADN program, 12 months of pediatric experience, and NC RN licensure (or compact). BLS is required and the environment is fast-paced with emphasis on safety and patient education.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited BSN or ADN or Nursing Diploma program.
• Twelve months of pediatric clinical experience required.
• Current RN licensure in North Carolina or compact state.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in a pediatric clinic setting.
• Perform nursing assessments, vitals, education, and discharge planning.
• Administer injections, insulin, and medications per protocol and orders.
• Document all medications, vaccines, assessments in the EHR and coordinate care.
• Assist with clinic procedures and triage as needed.

Education

BSN or ADN or Nursing Diploma program

Job description

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Duke Health Integrated Practice

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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.

Clinical Nurse II- Duke Children's at Creekstone

Location: 4709 Creekstone Dr, Durham, NC 27703

Job Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse II in our Duke Children's Specialty Creekstone clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake including: obtaining vital signs (including manual blood pressures), administering survey tools, conducting educational assessments (patients/guardians), medication review, assisting patients with preparing questions for provider visit, assisting patients with ambulation/toileting.
• Completing procedural tasks including: administering specialty medication injections, provide teaching for self-administered injections, insulin administration/verification, oral medications according to protocols and provider orders. Full assessments as needed. Monitor patients for potential reactions to therapy administered. Provide patient/family education for specialty injections and assess for understanding, bill for nursing procedures. Assist with clinic procedures- joint injections, IUD/Nexplanon insertion/removal, recognize and troubleshoot inconsistencies in patient response, report to provider. Perform EKG, POCT, assist with prior authorizations and triage as available
• Documentation of medications, vaccines, assessments in electronic health record.
• Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources.
• 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.
• Twelve months of pediatric experience is required.
• Ability to push/pull at least 200 pounds in a wheelchair/stretcher
• Ability to lift and carry at least 20 pounds
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.

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