Durham, North Carolina
Illinois
Durham, North Carolina
Cary, North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina
Independently plan and provide professional nursi ng care for patientsin accordance with physician orders and established policies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and familie s inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Plan, provide, sup ervise and document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing proce ss for patients in accordance with physicianorders and established polic ies and procedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize th e plan of care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and re sponse to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other lice nsed andunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a gro up of patients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and initiate correct ive action to maintain the environment ofcare including equipment and ma terial resources.Participate in own professional development by maintain ing requiredcompetencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropr iateassistance or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identi fication of clinical or operational performanceimprovement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licens ed practical nurse andunlicensed staffKnowledge of and appropriate appli cation of the nursing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically il l patientsand their familiesAbility to independently seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbility to establish and maintain effective work ing relationshipsAbility to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and ot hersAbility to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursin gplan of careAbility to use sensory andcognitive functions to process a nd prioritizeinformation, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine mo tor skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support require mentsdesignated by work areaAbility to record activities, document asses sments, plan of care,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of pati ent statusAbility to use computer and learn new software programsAble to document and communicate pertinent information using computerand/or pap er documentation toolsAbility to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Ab ility to remain focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine and special treatments to p atientsWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety prec autionsWorking knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commiss ion(TJC) and other regulatory requirementsPre-employment Physical Capaci ty Testing Required
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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 to enroll 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 monthsof hire.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
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