LPN

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JOB LOCATION

Duke Health Center Arringdon - 5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a LPN for Arringdon Cardiology located at 5601 Arringdon Park Drive. This person will be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for outpatient and remote device clinics on a daily basis, assisting with interrogations, documentation, billing, scheduling follow up appointments and consulting provider when appropriate.
• Completing procedural tasks including:  administering vaccinations and medications according to protocols and provider orders, specimen collection and correct labeling, assisting with clinic-performed procedures (including EKGs, 6- minute walks, orthostatic blood pressures), provide patient/family education, bill for nursing procedures.
• Updating and maintaining processes and work flows manuals and guidelines for device clinics. 
• Support all heart monitoring process in clinic including enrollment, patient education, monitor placement and billing.
• Provide assistance to our triage pool resolving tasks including Rx refills, prior authorization requests, responding to patient calls and patient MyChart Advice requests.
• Provide and document direct nursing care to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the LPN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and according to physician orders and the nursing plan of 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 Nurse Manager. 
• Participate in in-service education programs and other conferences within the service.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program.

• Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure is required.

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