Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.
We are seeking a Clinical Nurse II to independently plan and provide nursing care for patients in an ambulatory clinic setting in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policied and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Job Summary:
Participate in daily huddles with providers and clinical team to coordinate patient care needs.
Perform patient assessment on intake and documentation utilizing double identifiers so that patient is ready to be seen by provider In clinic (Reason for visit, Vital Signs, Medication Reconciliation, Falls Risk, Goals, Learning Assessment).
Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, assessing learning needs, and continuing education as required by the NCBON/ other Certification Agencies.
Maintains current knowledge of polices/procedures as set forth by the PDC, other regulatory agencies, and those that are clinic specific. (infection Control, Environment of Care, Joint Commission/PCMH, etc.)
Assist/chaperone provider with procedures (Skin Biopsy, Turbinate Reduction, Sinuplasty, etc.)
Address Staff Messages, Patient Prescription Refill Requests, Patient calls, Prior Authorizations, faxing, etc. during work shift; walk-in and telephone patient triage when needed.
Draw up medications (SQ, ear), suture removal, & pulse oximetry as needed.
Clean exam rooms, stock, check for expiration dates, and document on appropriate log.
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Delegate tasks/supervise activities of unlicensed assitive personnel; Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care; Assist with onboarding new clinical staff.
Coordinate patient movement throughout the clinic to ensure consultations, procedures, etc. are achieved in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Job Eligibility 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.
Two years of appropriate clinical experience is required.
Adult Medical/Surgical, ED, Critical Care, Cardiac or previous Ambulatory Care experience within the last 5 years preferred.
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
Job Schedule:
The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.
Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.
Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.
This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.
As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.