Nursing at Duke Health
Clinic Nursing
Duke University Affiliated Physicians
Our primary care physicians are part of a network of clinics
and a continuum of care in the Duke University Health System.
Duke University Affiliated Physicians is often called "DUAP."
The network formed in 1994 and now covers 20 locations in
eight counties serving the greater Triangle area. Over 95
physicians plus physician assistants and nurse practitioners
provide health care supported by clerical and clinical staff
including RNs LPNs, medical office assistants, radiology
technicians, and laboratory technicians.
DUAP supports Duke University Health System's mission of
education, research, and patient care through the development
and integration of a full-service primary care network.
Our Services
Our physician practices offer a wide range of health care
services for all ages. Our services include:
- Primary care in internal medicine, family practice,
and general pediatrics
- Acute and chronic care management
- Prevention and wellness
- Urgent care
DUAP physicians provide high quality and efficient patient
care through a comprehensive primary care network. We strive
to respond to our community's changing health care needs.
Nursing/Medical Assistant roles
LPN
Assume responsibility for direct nursing care of assigned
patients, including medication administration per unit policy,
under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician
in patient care area. Provides nursing services to patients
and families in accordance with the scope of the LPN as
defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Education:
Work requires graduation of an accredited practical nurse
program and successful completion of an approved pharmacology
program
Degrees, licensure, and/or certification:
Work requires current LPN license from the state of North
Carolina.
Medical Assistant
Perform a variety of routine duties in a hospital clinic
to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and
treatment of patients to include obtaining and recording
data for medical records, collecting and preparing specimens
for laboratory analysis, and undressing, cleansing, and
positioning patients for specific procedures.
Education:
Completion of medical assistant/nurse aide program. Work
requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written
instructions generally acquired through a partial high school
education.
Nurse Manager
Assume responsibility for clinical operations (nursing,
lab, radiology). Must have management experience.
Education:
Work requires graduation from an accredited Bachelor of
Science in nursing, associate degree in Nursing or nursing
diploma program. State of North Carolina licensure is also
required.
Experience:
Work requires three years of nursing experience or an equivalent
combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Staff Nurse
Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients
in accordance with physician orders and established policies
and procedures.
Education:
Work requires graduation from an accredited Bachelor of
Science in nursing, associate degree in nursing or nursing
diploma program. State of North Carolina license is also
required.
Experience:
One year experience as a staff nurse is required or an equivalent
combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Private Diagnostic Clinic
While not a formal member of the Duke University Health
System, another affiliated partner in providing care is
the Private Diagnostic Clinic, PLLC—an independent,
for-profit limited liability company through which Duke
faculty physicians practice medicine. Many clinics are on
the Duke University campus, but many others are located
throughout Durham and Wake counties; more than 150 outreach
clinics are held each month in surrounding communities.
The Private Diagnostic Clinic is home to some of the nation's
most talented and dedicated faculty physicians, nurses,
and other health care providers. The patients and their
health are our staff's highest priority, and we are committed
to providing our patients with medical care that combines
safety, excellence, and empathy.
The Community Clinics (PDC) physicians are also members
of the Private Diagnostic Clinic, PLLC, with community-based
practices. These practices range in size, from solo practitioner
to multiple member groups. Community PDC practices are located
throughout NC. Clinics are in the following counties at
the present time: Durham, Johnston, Lee, Orange, Person,
Robeson, Catawba, and Wake. We also have a clinic in Danville,
Virginia.
Our Services
PDC/CPDC specialties include:
- Aesthetics
- Cardiology
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Infectious Disease
- Internal Medicine
- Neurosciences
- Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Oncology
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Urology
Nursing/Medical Assistant roles
Ambulatory Care Nurse I
Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients
at Duke Private Diagnostic Clinic in accordance with physician
orders and established policies and procedures.
Education:
Work requires graduation from an accredited Bachelor of
Science in nursing, associate degree in nursing, or nursing
diploma program. Must have current licensure in the state
of North Carolina.
Certified Medical Assistant
Perform routine administrative and patient care supportive
duties in a Duke University Health System medical practice
to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination
and treatment of patients and ensure office runs smoothly.
Education:
Graduation from accredited medical assistant program. Proof
of high school or GED graduation.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:
Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants
or other certifying bodies.
Medical Assistant
Perform a variety of routine duties in a hospital clinic
to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and
treatment of patients to include obtaining and recording
data for medical records, collecting and preparing specimens
for laboratory analysis, and undressing, cleansing, and
positioning patients for specific procedures.
Education:
Completion of medical assistant/nurse aide program. Work
requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written
instructions generally acquired through a partial high school
education.
MLPN
Assume responsibility for direct nursing care of assigned
patients under the supervision of the charge nurse in a
clinic setting; administer medications, and special nursing
care techniques prescribed for assigned patients.
Education:
Work requires graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical
Nurse program and successful completion of an approved pharmacology
program. State of North Carolina licensure is also required.
Please browse the list of available
nursing opportunities clinic nursing.
For additional information, visit:
- Durham
Regional Hospital
- Duke
University
- Duke
Human Resources
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