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Duke Health Integrated Practice

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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

Clinical Nurse II

Job Location:

3320 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

Job Summary:

We are seeking a CLINICAL NURSE II at Duke Cardiology of Raleigh, located in Raleigh, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.  

JOB DUTIES:

• Manage nurse line for telephone triage with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinic leadership and inform provider as indicated. Monitor and address all triage related in baskets including MyChart patient advice, Prior Authorizations, Cardiac Clearance Forms and collaborate with other internal and external patients' care team members.

• Conduct Cardiology treadmill stress testing independently as required and per study protocol with 12-lead EKG interpretation without direct physician supervision, in normal and high-risk populations. Must exhibit strong 12-lead ECG interpretation skills.

• Evaluate/Assess/Educate patient prior to procedures. Alert MD for necessary modifications prior to Cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Start IV's prior to IV Lasix Therapy procedures - calculate dose per physician order & monitor patient
• Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Handle prescription refills according to protocols
• Managing and performing PT/INR's and providing Warfarin education.
• Maintains department logs, educational materials and reports as required for accreditation and JCAHO (medications, equipment, crash cart)
• Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information and other clinical information as indicated based on patients assessment and clinic staffing needs.
• Clinical resource for all Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
• Assist in training new staff for cross-coverage & educational purposes
• Participates in performance improvement projects and/or acts as a liaison in various
  Clinic related projects.
• Provide nursing coverage for satellite clinic in Morrisville as needed.
• 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.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.

Job Hours:
The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. 

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