Clinical Nurse II- Pediatrics

At Duke Health Integrated Practice, we comprise more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

About the role

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients at our Duke Health Center.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care in ambulatory settings, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures, under the supervision of the nurse manager, charge nurse, or practice manager.
• Collect and analyze patient data, make recommendations for nursing care plans, evaluate nursing care provided, document and communicate appropriately nursing actions taken and patient responses.
• Perform patient intake including: obtaining vital signs, administering survey tools, data collection, hearing and vision screens, assisting patients with ambulation/toileting, reviewing patient medications.
• Complete procedural tasks including: administering vaccinations and medications according to protocols and provider orders, ear lavages, dental varnishing, specimen collection and correct labeling, assisting with clinic-performed procedures (including EKGs and orthostatic blood pressures), reviewing pre-printed material with patient/family, bill for nursing procedures.
• Participate in various clinic committees to organize and improve patient care and serve as liaison between patients and providers to communicate needs and provide patient care.
• Serve as a resource as needed to patients and families, providing counseling and follow-up problem solving.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team such as interpreters, clerical team, social work, Duke Well, and other members of the patient's care team.
• Participate in quality/performance improvement programs and projects, product evaluation, outcomes evaluation studies, and/or clinical research.
• Support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in the identification of clinical, operational, and safety-related performance improvement opportunities.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Requirements

• Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within seven years of their start date.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. At a manager's discretion, employees with 6 months of experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible for this level.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS required.

Job Location: 3116 N Duke Street, Durham, NC