Licensed Practical Nurse – Outpatient Clinic
Mooresville, North Carolina
Duke Health Primary Care Gateway

Job Opportunity: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift:

  • Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Patient Age Group: Adults, Adolescents, Pediatrics
• Scrubs Color: Royal Blue
• Orientation: Bi-weekly sessions
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-Call Requirement: No
• Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• Licensure: North Carolina or Compact License in hand
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Must be completed within 90 days of start date
• Includes: SSN Trace, counties lived/worked/attended school in last 7 years, alias searches, nationwide and international searches (if applicable), sex offender registry, education verification (if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days
• OFAC Sanctions List Search required within 30 days

Health & Immunization Documents

• Physical Exam (within 12 months)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 12 months; chest x-rays expire every 2 years)
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive titer, no exemptions
  • Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive titer, no exemptions
  • Rubella: 1 vaccine or positive titer, no exemptions
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer, boosters if low/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Required every 10 years
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination (for candidates starting October-March) – mandatory, no exemptions
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• Other certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, etc.) may be required depending on unit specifics
• State License Verification and NURSYS verification required for LPN/LVN
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required at orientation (except RRTs)

Competencies & Training

• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years)
• Color Blind Testing Online required for some roles (e.g., Phlebotomists)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Duke Guest Account setup required prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Completion of Competency Checklists (CBOs) within 3 weeks after start date
• Completion of online orientation modules prior to starting orientation
• First Day Instructions (FDI) provided before orientation week

References & Employment History

• Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and updated annually
• 7 years of work history must be included on the employment application

Additional Notes

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file
• Flu vaccines and other immunizations have strict no exemption policies
• Orientation and training schedules are structured and mandatory for compliance

This position offers a structured schedule with no weekend or on-call requirements, suitable for LVNs/LPNs with at least one year of experience and current NC or Compact licensure. Compliance with health, background, and certification requirements is mandatory.