About this role
<p>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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Duke Primary Care</strong></p><p> </p><p>Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central North Carolina.</p> <p><strong><u>Duke Nursing Highlights:</u></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul><li>Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization</li><li>Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses</li> <li>Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!</li> <li>Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)</li> </ul> <p> </p><p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Duke Primary Care Pickett Road</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">**$10,000 Commitment Bonus for Eligible Candidates**</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Duke Primary Care Pickett Road</span> is a patient-centered primary care clinic providing comprehensive healthcare services to individuals and families in the Durham, NC, area. Serving a diverse patient population, including adults, seniors, and adolescents, the clinic offers a wide range of services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness treatment, women's health, and on-site diagnostic testing. As part of the Duke Health network, the clinic is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based medical care with a focus on patient-centered treatment, health education, and seamless coordination with Duke Health specialists when advanced care is needed.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline">Location:</span> 3004 Tower Boulevard, Durham, NC 27707</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline">Hours:</span> 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">What you will do: </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Administer medications and IV fluids as prescribed by the doctor and maintain records.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide direct care to patients under the supervision of a nurse or doctor.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Follow the doctor's orders and nursing care plan for patient care.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Report patient responses to care to a nurse for evaluation and adjustments to the care plan.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist other healthcare staff in delivering patient care.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Help doctors and nurses with diagnostic procedures.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assess nursing care, patient responses, and prioritize nursing tasks.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Help develop and implement policies to ensure patient comfort and safety and participate in creating new policies.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contribute to maintaining the care environment, including equipment and supplies.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Identify and assist in improving clinical and operational performance.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist in managing supplies and equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the charge nurse.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Participate in training programs and help train new staff.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Perform other related duties as needed.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">What you will need: </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Education</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work requires graduation from an approved or accredited Practical Nurse program.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">No experience required.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)<span style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline"> required. </span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to find resources independently and work well with others</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Clear communication with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, and leadership; able to teach patients and families based on the care plan</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up using sensory and cognitive functions</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Competent in BLS and other required life support certifications</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proficient in fine motor skills</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Accurately record activities and document interventions</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to use computers and learn new software</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Navigate the healthcare system to provide patient care</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Able to stand and walk for long periods</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Stay focused and organized</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures relevant to the role</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Familiarity with administering routine and special treatments to patients</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Understanding of sanitation, hygiene, and health safety in a hospital setting</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to follow oral and written instructions</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of and compliance with JCAHO and other regulatory requirements</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">N/A</span></li> </ul>Job Code: 00004086 LPN <br> Job Level: E2 <br> <br> <br> <div><p> 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. </p> <br> <br> <div><p> 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. </p> <br> <strong>Essential Physical Job Functions:</strong> <div><p> 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. </p> <br></div></div></div>