LPN - Pediatrics

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Commitment Bonus

Job summary

Duke Children’s Clinic in Durham, NC seeks a dedicated LPN to provide direct and indirect pediatric care in an ambulatory setting. The role offers clinical ladder advancement, committee participation, and collaboration with a diverse care team.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, vaccination administration, care documentation, and ongoing professional development within a supportive Duke Health environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Practical Nurse program.
• Current North Carolina LPN license or NLC.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, and document nursing care in ambulatory settings per physician orders and policies.
• Perform patient intake: vital signs, screening tools, data collection, and support with ambulation.
• Complete procedures: vaccinations, medications, ear lavage, dental varnishing, specimen collection, EKGs, orthostatic pressures.
• Participate in clinic committees and act as liaison between patients and providers to improve care.
• Collaborate with interpreters, clerical, social work, and other care team members.
• Engage in quality improvement projects and ongoing professional development.
• Identify clinical, operational, and safety improvement opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Vital signs assessment

Education

Practical Nurse diploma

North Carolina LPN license

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

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

$10,000 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

LPN- Pediatrics

Job Location:

3116 N Duke Street, Durham, NC location

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking anLPNto be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients at theDuke Children's ClinicinDurham, NC.Professional development opportunities include the ability to advance on the LPN clinical ladder and participate in clinic committees.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 approved or accredited Practical Nurse program.
• 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.
• Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• BLS required.

Job Schedule

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

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.

Essential Physical Job Functions

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Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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