Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -Duke Primary Care-Creedmoor Road
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
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) - Duke Primary Care -Creedmoor Road Department Profile:
Duke Primary Care in Raleigh offers comprehensive family medicine
and lab services in one location. For adults, services include
internal and family medicine, annual physicals, preventive care,
sick visits, immunizations, chronic illness management, women’s
health care, and diagnostic tests like lab work and X-rays. For
children and adolescents, care includes well-child visits, routine
checkups, physicals, immunizations, and management of conditions
like asthma, allergies, and diabetes. Clinic Location and Hours:
Open 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday What you will do: Clinical
Responsibilities: 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. Administrative Responsibilities: 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 A current North Carolina
LPN license or a compact LPN license is required to begin work
while pursuing permanent NC licensure. 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 Duke is an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity
without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender,
gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national
origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy
related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke
aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,
creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the
robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich
diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences
flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all
members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs
at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include
essential job functions that require specific physical and/or
mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests
for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring
department.
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