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Posted: 28-Jan-26
Location: Durham, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 263813
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- Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
- Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
- 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.
- Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
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Duke's Integrative Medicine seeks to hire an LPN who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.
This position is for a full-time LPN at Duke Integrative Medicine located on the Center for Living campus.
The clinical services at Duke Integrative Medicine include an Integrative Primary Care Practice, physician consultations, as well as therapeutics: Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Nutrition, Psychology, Yoga Therapy and Integrative Health Coaching.
We are looking for a dynamic and personable LPN who values strong customer service and wants to work in a team environment. Appreciation for the integrative health model preferred.
Department Summary:
This position is located at Duke Integrative Medicine at the Center for Living Campus. Duke Integrative Medicine offers a comprehensive suite of services, including a primary care practice, specialized consultations, therapeutic services, and mindfulness-based classes. We take pride in our holistic, customized, whole-person approach to healthcare, which is instrumental in maintaining optimal health for our patients. This approach is particularly beneficial for those with ongoing chronic conditions or acute needs, as our services are designed to enhance the interaction between our patients' physical bodies and their psychological and emotional well-being.
Our staff is dedicated to treating every individual with the highest level of care and dignity, ensuring a positive and respectful experience during their visit. Our approach is rooted in delivering exceptional customer service, fostering strong teamwork, and providing patient-centered care. We seek employees who exemplify integrity, attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to outstanding patient care, as these qualities are essential in upholding our standards of excellence.
Address: 3475 Erwin Rd., Durham NC 27705. Center for Living Campus
Work Hours & Shifts: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, No weekends or holidays
General Description of the Job Class:
- Assume responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in patient care area.
- Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the LPN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level:
- 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 orders and the nursing plan of care. Patient response to care is reported to a registered nurse for evaluation, intervention and modification of the plan of care. Assist other health care 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 assists in performance improvement activities.
- Assist with control of material resources and maintenance; assist in appraisal of effectiveness of material and equipment and report 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.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education:
- Work requires graduation from an approved or accredited Practical Nurse program.
Experience:
- Phlebotomy skills required. EKG skills preferred.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:
- Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 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.
- Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
- Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
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