Clinical Nurse II-Pediatrics-GI/Rheumatology/Gynecology

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse II for the Duke Children's Specialty Creekstone clinic in Durham, NC. You will deliver direct and indirect patient care as a key member of the healthcare team.

Qualifications include a BSN or higher (or enrollment in BSN within two years), NC RN licensure, and at least 12 months of pediatric nursing experience. Strong clinical assessment and EHR documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in North Carolina (current or compact)
• Twelve months of pediatric nursing experience required
• Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds and push/pull 200 pounds in a wheelchair/stretcher
• BSN or higher or enrollment in BSN within two years of start date, completion within seven years

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake and vital signs; educate patients/guardians.
• Administer injections, insulin, oral meds per protocol and provider orders.
• Document medications, vaccines, assessments in the EHR.
• Assess and manage patient responses; assist with procedures like joint injections.
• Perform EKG, POCT, assist with prior authorizations and triage as available.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Clinical assessment

Education

BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

EKG/POCT

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

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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 aClinical Nurse IIin ourDuke Children's Specialty Creekstoneclinic located inDurham, NCto 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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