Clinical nurse Jobs in Durham, NC

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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 -South Durham Infusion Clinic

Job Location :

234 Crooked Creek Pkwy #400, Durham, NC 27713

Job Summary :

We are seeking an Clinical Nurse to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients at the South Durham Infusion Center. This position allows variety and learning opportunities as patients are from several sub-specialties, such as gastroenterology, neurology, endocrinology, dermatology, and rheumatology. Professional development is encouraged by advancement on the clinical ladder and participation in educational activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Plan, provide and document professional nursing care utilizing Maestro Care. Document nursing care provided and communicate appropriate nursing action taken and patient response to infusion in accordance with physician orders, policies, and therapy plans.
• Administer infusion medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Assess patient throughout infusion and post monitoring for any signs / symptoms of infusion reaction and treat appropriately.
• Obtains IV access; Performs blood draws for labs as needed.
• Review's patient therapy plan for present orders and valid authorization weekly
• Perform patient education when needed
• Stock and maintain inventory of patient care supplies.
• Mix and prepare infusion medications under protocol when pharmacy is unavailable / afterhours.
• Identifies clinical, operational and safety related performance improvement opportunities, makes recommendations for nursing care plans and participates in performance improvement projects.
• Maintain clinical environment to meet JCAHO and OSHA regulations.
• Attends practice / staff meetings and in-services.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Eligibility Requirements :

Job Hours :

The schedule for this position is 7 : 30a-6p, 4x10hr shifts, and 1 Saturday q4 weeks and no holidays.

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