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Clinical Nurse II

Job Location:

Growing Child 500 Gateway Dr, Clayton, NC 27520

Job Summary:

We are seeking a CLINICAL NURSE II in our Growing Child Pediatrics located in Clayton, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.  

Job Duties:

• Participate in the identification of clinical, operational, and safety related performance improvement activities; participate in daily huddles and actively engage in problem solving
• utilizing the nursing process and in accordance with physician orders/ established policy and procedures. Perform patient intake assessment and documentation utilizing double identifiers so that patient is ready to be seen by provider on time (Reason for visit, Vital Signs, Medication Review, Falls Risk, Goals, Learning Assessment, PHQ2/9, SDOH, Patient Screening for Immunizations, appropriate forms, etc.)
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, assessing learning needs, and continuing education as required by the NCBON/ other Certification Agencies
• Maintain current knowledge of polices/procedures as set forth by DHIP/DUHS, other regulatory agencies, and those that are clinic specific. (Infection Control, Environment of Care, Joint Commission/ PCMH, etc.)
• Assist/chaperone provider with procedures (Pap smear, Breast/Rectal exams, Shave Biopsy, Intra-articular Injection/Aspiration, etc.) 
• Collect and analyze patient data, make recommendations for and evaluate nursing care; document and communicate nursing actions taken and patient response; Promptly address staff messages, patient prescription refill requests, patient calls, prior authorizations, faxing, etc. during work shift; walk-in and telephone triage as needed
• Perform care tasks within nursing scope (includes, but not limited to, EKG's, ear lavage, medication administration utilizing Six Rights, Immunizations, nebulizer treatments, suture removal, wound dressings, and pulse oximetry as needed)
• Perform Phlebotomy, Point of Care Testing, and other lab services utilizing appropriate policy and procedure guidelines (Laboratory, Infection Control, etc.)
• Perform equipment checks/controls; maintain accurate clinic logs with required documentation (ie: medication/lab/emergency equipment, refrigerators, etc.)
• Monitor inventory, clean/stock exam rooms, check for expiration dates; report any issues to clinic management
• PIV insertion for patient hydration and urinary catheterization as ordered by provider
• Maintain orderly work environment by keeping work station clean/tidy, hallways and patient care areas hazard free
• Educate the patient/ family/ support persons regarding medications, treatment, plan of care; document in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Delegate tasks/supervise activities of unlicensed assistive personnel; Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care; support development of other staff learners
• Coordinate patient movement throughout clinic to ensure smooth workflow, avoid bottlenecks, and completion of procedures in a timely fashion
• Provide continuous excellent customer service in a concierge care practice; explain delays, report service recovery needs to clinic management when necessary
• 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.

  • Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within five years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.

• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
• 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 with no 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.

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