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Licensed Practical Nurse
Duke Careers. Provide and document direct nursing care for assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in providing direct nursing care, following physician orders, and evaluating patient responses while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Capable of effective communication with patients and healthcare teams, alongside a commitment to patient safety and comfort.
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LPN LicensureBLS CertificationPatient Care KnowledgeCommunication SkillsInfection Control Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Direct Nursing CarePatient Treatment ProceduresDocumentation SkillsSterile TechniquesFine Motor SkillsRegulatory Compliance KnowledgePatient EducationDiagnostic Procedure AssistancePerformance Improvement ParticipationMaterial Resource Control
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationTeaching AbilityTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityInterpersonal Skills
Tools & Technologies
Healthcare SoftwareMedical EquipmentDocumentation Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
BLS CertificationLPN Licensure
Industry Keywords
Patient ComfortSafety PrecautionsHealth and SafetyInfection ControlJCAHO Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide and document direct nursing care for assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician
- Follow physician orders and the nursing plan of care
- Report patient responses to a registered nurse for evaluation, intervention, and modification of the care plan
- Assist healthcare personnel in delivering patient care
- Assist physicians and nursing personnel with diagnostic procedures
- Evaluate nursing care, patient responses, procedures, and nursing priorities
- Assist with developing and implementing policies and procedures supporting patient comfort and safety
- Maintain the care environment, equipment, and material resources
- Identify clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and participate in improvement activities
- Assist with material resource control and maintenance, assess equipment effectiveness, and report malfunctions
- Participate in in-service education programs and conferences
- Assist in training new employees
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program
- Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure or multistate Compact LPN licensure
- BLS Certification
- No experience required
- Knowledge of licensed practical nurse scope and ability to delegate to nursing support staff
- Knowledge of patient care, treatment, and practical nursing procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others
- Ability to teach patients and families according to the nursing plan of care
- Competence in BLS and/or specialized life support requirements designated by the work area or organization
- Ability to use fine motor skills, record activities, and document interventions
- Ability to use computers and learn new software programs
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
- Working knowledge of sterile techniques, special procedures, routine and special treatments, sanitation, hygiene, health and safety, infection control, and safety precautions
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
- Successful completion of pre-employment physical capacity testing
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
- Magnet organization designation
- Participation in in-service education programs and conferences
- Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support