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Posted: 21-Feb-26
Location: Hillsborough, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 266456
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke Primary Care
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central North Carolina.
Duke Nursing Highlights:
- 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
- Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
- Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Hillsborough Family Practice
**$10,000 Commitment Bonus for Eligible Candidates**
Duke Primary Care Hillsborough provides comprehensive, family-centered care for patients of all ages in one convenient location. Our team offers everything from annual physicals, screenings, and immunizations to sick visits, chronic condition management, and women?s health services. We also provide pediatric care, including well-child visits, school and sports physicals, and ongoing support for conditions like asthma, allergies, and diabetes. With on-site lab testing and X-rays, we make it easy for patients to get the care they need close to home.
Location: 267 South Churchton Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Schedule: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
What you will do:
- Administer medications and IV fluids as prescribed by the doctor and maintain records.
- Provide direct care to patients under the supervision of a nurse or doctor.
- Follow the doctor's orders and nursing care plan for patient care.
- Report patient responses to care to a nurse for evaluation and adjustments to the care plan.
- Assist other healthcare staff in delivering patient care.
- Help doctors and nurses with diagnostic procedures.
- Assess nursing care, patient responses, and prioritize nursing tasks.
- Help develop and implement policies to ensure patient comfort and safety and participate in creating new policies.
- Contribute to maintaining the care environment, including equipment and supplies.
- Identify and assist in improving clinical and operational performance.
- Assist in managing supplies and equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the charge nurse.
- Participate in training programs and help train new staff.
- Perform other related duties as needed.
What you will need:
Education
- Work requires graduation from an approved or accredited Practical Nurse program.
Experience
- No experience required.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
- Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) required.
Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience
- Ability to find resources independently and work well with others
- Clear communication with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, and leadership; able to teach patients and families based on the care plan
- Ability to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up using sensory and cognitive functions
- Competent in BLS and other required life support certifications
- Proficient in fine motor skills
- Accurately record activities and document interventions
- Ability to use computers and learn new software
- Navigate the healthcare system to provide patient care
- Able to stand and walk for long periods
- Stay focused and organized
- Knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures relevant to the role
- Familiarity with administering routine and special treatments to patients
- Understanding of sanitation, hygiene, and health safety in a hospital setting
- Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Knowledge of and compliance with JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
- N/A
Job Title: LPN
Job Code: 4086
FLSA: N
Job Level: E2
Revised Date: 10/01/2024
Supervisory Responsibility: No
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