Duke Health Hiring for LPN – Med/Surg – General Medicine Stepdown Full Time

Licensed Practical Nurse – Duke University Hospital – General Medicine Stepdown Unit (8 East) – Night Shift

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

The General Medicine Stepdown Unit (8 East) contains a total of 24 inpatient beds. Our team of nursing staff provides exceptional care to patients with complex medical conditions. As a progressive care unit, patients on 8 East include Covid/Respiratory with continuous Bipap and Optiflow, Trauma, Transplant, Neuro, Cardiac, OB, and Oncology. We partner with our GIP Hospice Team to focus on end-of-life with complex nursing needs. In addition, a portion of our beds are devoted to patients with increased critical care needs beyond the normal step-down level with IV titratable medications (vasopressors) and arterial line monitoring. We will also have virtual nursing to take care of admission and discharge for our patients.

Department Highlights:

• 3 DAISY Awards – for providing extraordinary compassionate care to their patients and families every day!
• Strengths in teamwork, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and professional respect – we offer a dynamic environment for professional development.
• Procedures/treatments frequently performed include diabetes management, pain management, wound care, telemetry, oxygen therapy, blood product administration, and IV management of fluids and medications.
• Affords the clinical experience to attain strong critical thinking skills, vast knowledge of disease processes and body systems, and robust care management skills.

Work Schedule:
3 12-hour shifts, night shift, day shift. 36 hours per week.

What you will do:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse for Duke University Health System, you will assume responsibilities for the direct care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in the patient care area. Licensed Practical Nurses provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the LPN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

• Provide and document direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Nursing care is guided by the physician’s orders and the nursing plan of care. Patient response to care is ed to a registered nurse for evaluation, intervention, and modification of the plan of care. Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Assist physicians and other nursing personnel in the performance of various diagnostic procedures.
• Evaluate nursing care with emphasis on nursing procedures and patient responses; assist in the delivery of nursing care and selection of nursing priorities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of general policies and procedures to provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients; participate in the formulation of new policies.
• Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and other material resources.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities.
• Assist with control of material resources and maintenance; assist in appraisal of effectiveness of material and equipment and any equipment malfunctions to charge nurse.
• Participate in in-service education programs and other conferences within the service.
• Assist in the training of new employees.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

What you can expect:

• Knowledge of scope of licensed practical nurse, ability to delegate to nursing support staff.
• Considerable knowledge of the care and treatment of patients and special procedures that apply to practical nursing. Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.
• Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.
• Able to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
• Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up.
• Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or organization.
• Able to use fine motor skills. Able to record activities, document interventions.
• Able to use computer and learn new software programs.
• Able to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients.
• Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Able to remain focused and organized.
• Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed.
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital.
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

What we will provide:

• Paid Training
• Opportunities for a Lifetime. Duke University Health System is committed to providing robust learning and development from Office of Continuing Education.
• Clinical Ladder Advancement
• Tuition Assistance
• Performance Increases
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Pension plan and much more.

What you will need:

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse Program.

Licensure and Certification Required:

• Current registration with North Carolina State Board of Nursing as License Practical Nurse.

• BLS Certification