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Licensed Practical Nurse – Heritage Peds
Duke Careers. Provide and document direct nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct nursing care, following physician orders, and evaluating patient responses. Proficient in BLS, infection control, and maintaining a safe care environment while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare teams.
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Basic Life Support (BLS)Patient Care ProceduresInfection ControlCommunication Skills
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Hard Skills
Patient CareNursing ProceduresSterile TechniquesDiagnostic ProceduresPerformance ImprovementSanitationSafety PrecautionsRegulatory RequirementsDelegation to Nursing Support StaffPhysical Capacity Testing
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationTeam CollaborationTraining and Mentoring
Tools & Technologies
Computer ProficiencyHealthcare Software
Certifications & Qualifications
North Carolina LPN LicensureNurse Licensure Compact (NLC)BLS Certification
Industry Keywords
Patient ComfortCare EnvironmentHealthcare PersonnelOperational Performance ImprovementIn-Service Education
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide and document direct nursing care to 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 and modification of the care plan
- Assist healthcare personnel with patient care delivery
- Assist physicians and nursing personnel with diagnostic procedures
- Evaluate nursing care, procedures, patient responses, and nursing priorities
- Help develop and implement policies supporting patient comfort, safety, and care
- Maintain the care environment, equipment, and material resources
- Identify clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assist with improvement activities
- Report equipment malfunctions to the charge nurse
- Participate in in-service education programs and conferences
- Assist with training new employees
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduation from an approved or accredited Practical Nurse program
- Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- BLS required
- Knowledge of the scope of a licensed practical nurse and ability to delegate to nursing support staff
- Knowledge of patient care, treatment, and practical nursing procedures
- Competence in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by the work area or organization
- Working knowledge of sterile techniques, special procedures, routine and special patient treatments, sanitation, infection control, safety precautions, and regulatory requirements
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare personnel, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others
- Ability to use computers and learn new software programs
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
- Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
- Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
- Participation in in-service education programs and other conferences within the service