Registered Nurse - 9300 Inpatient Medical/Oncology Durham, NC
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: October 11, 2024
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 University
Hospital -Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University
Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked
among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital
in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for
2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's
three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms,
as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities,
including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery
center, and more. 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) - Occ Summary
Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for
patients Board of Nursing. accordance with the scope of the RN as
defined by the North Carolina in accordance with physician orders
and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services
to patients and families in Work Performed Plan, provide, supervise
and document professional nursing care Perform other related duties
incidental to the work described herein. Participate in own
professional development by maintaining required unlicensed care
providers. Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other
licensed and Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the
environment of learners. Act as preceptor and support the
development of other staff and formal Assist other nursing
personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act competencies,
identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate patient's
baseline needs and response to care. care including equipment and
material resources. as assigned. utilizing the nursing process for
patients in accordance with physician orders and established
policies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to
individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the as team
leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit
assistance or educational offerings. Participate in the
identification of clinical or operational performance improvement
opportunities and in performance improvement activities. Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse,
licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staff Knowledge of and
appropriate application of the nursing process Knowledge of
professional theory, practice and procedure Ability to assess
nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their
families Ability to independently seek out resources and work
collaboratively Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships Ability to communicate clearly with patients,
families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators,
leadership and others Ability to teach patients and families in
accordance with the nursing plan of care Ability to use sensory and
cognitive functions to process and prioritize information,
treatment, and follow-up Ability to use fine motor skills Competent
in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements
designated by work area Ability to record activities, document
assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and
re-evaluation of patient status Ability to use computer and learn
new software programs Able to document and communicate pertinent
information using computer and/or paper documentation tools Ability
to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking. Ability to
remain focused and organized Working knowledge of procedures and
techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments
to patients Working knowledge of infection control procedures and
safety precautions Working knowledge and completion of appropriate
The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements
Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required Level
Characteristics N/A Minimum Qualifications Education Work requires
graduation from an accredited BSN program. Exception: Registered
nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll
in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date
but must complete the program within seven years of their start
date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required
toenroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.
Experience Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is
required. At a manager's discretion, employees with 6 months of
experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible for this
level. CN Is are eligible for promotion to CN II by meeting
criteria set forth by the DUHS Vizient Nurse Residency Program
within 12 months of hire. Promotions can occur at 12 months of
hire, but no later than 18 months of hire. Degrees, Licensures,
Certifications Must have current or compact RN licensure in the
state of North Carolina. BLS required. - Duke is an Affirmative
Action/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, sexual
orientation, or veteran 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 essentialjob 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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