Clinical Nurse II-Pediatrics-Allergy/Pulmonary

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. Learn more about us:  Clinical Nurse-Pediatrics Job Location:  4709 Creekstone Drive, Durham, NC 27703 Job Summary: We are seeking a  CLINICAL NURSE  in our  Duke Children's Creekstone clinic  to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to pediatric specialty patients. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Perform patient intake including: obtaining vital signs (including manual blood pressures), administering survey tools, conducting educational assessments (patients/guardians), medication review, assisting patients with preparing questions for provider visit, assisting patients with ambulation/toileting, Completing procedural tasks including:  allergy skin testing, administering immunotherapy injections, oral immunotherapy, oral medications, oral food challenges according to protocols and provider orders.  Monitor patients for potential reactions to therapy administered. Provide patient/family education, bill for nursing procedures. Organize and track patient immunotherapy schedules; submit provider orders and reorders for patient IT vials as needed to vendor; receive, unpack, and organize received vials; contact patient to coordinate IT start schedules. Documentation in electronic health record. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and participate in performance improvement activities. Participate in clinic staff meetings, clinic committees, educational activities, quality improvement projects and other operational projects as assigned. Assist in the maintenance of the physical environment of the clinic and anticipate potential safety concerns. 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 five years of their start date. Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. Pediatric experience preferred. Ambulatory experience preferred. . Job Hours: The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Hours vary between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm.   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.

Created: 2024-11-05