LPN -Ortho Spine Clinic 1B/1C Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

LPN -Ortho Spine Clinic 1B/1C

Work Arrangement:

On-Site

Requisition Number:

258636

Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area:

DUKE HOSPITAL

Date:

Jun 13, 2025 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. About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

LPN ORTHO SPINE CLINIC

-Summary Work Performed Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Level Characteristics following: Working Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair directed, physician performed, physician correspondence including record specimens
Perform other clinical functions as delegated by supervisor
Answer telephones-explaining treatment procedures to patients
Greet patients, arrange for laboratory services
Schedule appointments age-specific competencies
Take medical histories and record vital signs
Perform routine administrative and patient care support duties
Fill out insurance forms; good customer service skills
Telephone/ handle billing and bookkeeping duties
Change sterile and non-sterile dressings, remove staples
Authorize drug refills as directed
Administrative duties may include but not limited to the update and file
Perform other administrative duties as examinations and procedures examination and procedures
Prepare and administer medications as directed
Remove Assisting physician during the
Sterilize medical instruments, patient medical records
Prepare patients for collection and prepare laboratory and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient
Dispose of contaminated supplies, X-rays, tests and procedures
Take electrocardiograms
Arrange for hospital prescriptions to a pharmacy
Draw blood
Duties may include but not limited to the Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content
Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises precautions
Knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety
Working knowledge of procedures and tech procedures and techniques involved
Daily clinic preparation
Working knowledge of sterile techniques knowledge of infection control procedures and safety in administering routine and special treatments to patients, and clinic staff
Work requires the ability to and special procedures that are applicable to work in a clinic setting.
Registration, scheduling, charge posting, order entry.to establish and maintain effective working relationship s with patients
Able to document and communicate pertinent information, precautions applicable for understand and follow oral and written instructions generally acquire education and medical assistant program to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure office health system medical practice
Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks Minimum Qualifications Education-Work requires graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Experience-No experience required. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure is required 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 onthe 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:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.