LPN – Cancer Center Breast/Gyn/Endo Durham, NC Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

At Duke Health, we’re driven by a commitment to compassionatecare that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and thegreater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us anddiscover how we can advance health together.•About Duke UniversityHospital•Pursue your passion for caring with Duke UniversityHospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently rankedamong the best in the United States and is the number one hospitalin North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health’sthree hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms,as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities,including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgerycenter, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

•Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnetorganization Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each yearas North Carolina’s Great 100 Nurses. Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board ofNursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy forbeing 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)•Occ SummaryAssume responsibilities for direct nursing care of assignedpatients Nursing. under the supervision of a registered nurse orphysician in patient care area. Provides nursing services topatients and families in accordance withthe scope of the LPN asdefined by the North Carolina Board of Work Performed Provide anddocument direct nursing care of assigned patients under the Performother related duties incidental to the work describedherein.activities. Assist in the development and implementation ofgeneral policies and Participate in maintaining the environment ofcare including equipment Evaluate nursing care with emphasis onnursing procedures and patient Assist physicians and other nursingpersonnel in the performance of Assist in the training of newemployees. various diagnostic procedures. Assist with control ofmaterial resources and maintenance; assist in within the service.

Participate in in-service education programs and other conferencessupervision of a registered nurse or physician. Nursing care isguided by the physician orders and the nursing plan of care.

Patient response to care is reported to a registered nurse forevaluation, intervention and modification of the plan of care.

Assist other health care personnel in the delivery of patient care.responses; assist in the delivery of nursing care and selection ofnursing priorities. procedures to provide for the emotional andphysical comfort and safety of patients; participate in theformulation of new policies. and other material resources.

Participate in the identification of clinical or operationalperformance improvement opportunities and assists in performanceimprovement appraisal of effectiveness of material and equipmentand report any equipment malfunctions to charge nurse. Knowledge,Skills and Abilities Knowledge of scope of licensed practicalnurse, ability to delegate to Working knowledge and completion ofappropriate JCAHO and other Competent in BLS and/or otherspecialized life support requirements Working knowledge ofsanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and Working knowledgeof sterile techniques and special procedures that are Workingknowledge of proceduresand techniques involved in administeringregulatory requirements. interventions. Able to communicate clearlywith patients, families, visitors, Working knowledge of infectioncontrol procedures and safety precautions nursing support staff.

Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process andprioritize routine and special treatments to patients. Considerableknowledge of the care and treatment of patients and specialprocedures that apply to practical nursing. Able to independentlyseek out resources and work collaboratively. healthcare team,physicians, administrators, leadership and others. Able to teachpatients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.information, treatment, and follow-up. designated by work area ororganization. Able to use fine motor skills. Able to recordactivities, document Able to use computer and learn new softwareprograms. Able to navigate the entity to provide clinical care forpatients. Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking. Able toremainfocused and organized. applicable to work performed. safetyprecautions applicable to work in a hospital. Ability to understandand follow oral and written instructions. Pre-employment PhysicalCapacity Testing Required Level Characteristics N/A MinimumQualifications•Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal OpportunityEmployer committed toproviding employment opportunity withoutregard to an indiv idual’s age,color, disability, gender, genderexpression, gender identit y, geneticinformation, national origin,race, religion, sex, sexual orie ntation,or veteran status.•Dukeaspires to create a c ommunity built on collaboration,innovation,creativity, and belonging. O ur collective success depends ontherobust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when therichdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, a nd experiencesflourishes.

To achieve this exchange, it is essential that allmembers of thecommunity feel secure andwelcome, that the contributions of allindividuals are respected, and that all voices areheard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to upholdthese values.•

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs atDuke University andDuke University Health System may includeessential job f unctions thatrequire specific physical and/ormental abilities. Addition alinformation and provision for requestsfor reasonable accommodation wi llbe provided by each hiringdepartment.•E ducationWork requires graduation from an approved oraccredited Practical Nurseprogram.

ExperienceNo experience required.

Degrees, Licensures, CertificationsCurrent State of NorthCarolina LPN licensure is required.•Duke is an AffirmativeAction/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employmentopportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color,disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, or veteran status.•Duke aspires to create acommunity built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, andbelonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange ofideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of ourperspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achievethis exchange, it is essential that all members of the communityfeel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individualsare respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of ourcommunity have a responsibility to uphold these values.•

EssentialPhysical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and DukeUniversity Health System may include essentialjob functions thatrequire specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requests for reasonable accommodationwill be provided by each hiring department.•