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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

Plan and provide professional nursing care fo Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipmentan s and supervise the activities of other licensed andunlicensed care prov iders.Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care. es under the supervision of the team leader orcharge nurse.Delegate task d material resources. Prioritize work organization and identifyresources in accordance with physician orders and establishedpolicies and procedur stablished policies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patientsh CarolinaBoard of Nursing.

Work Performed

Plan, provid e and document professional nursing care, utilizing thenursing process,r patients in accordancewith the medical and nursing plans of care and e>

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andfamilies inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defin ed by the Nortto record activities, document assessments, plan of care,i nterventions,available to assist in completing components of care in ati mely manner.Pencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriatea ssistance orearticipate in own professional development by maintaining r equiredcompetducational offerings.Support the development of other staff and formalleormanceimprovement opportunities and assist in performance improvementaclife support requirementsdesignated by work area or organiz ationAbilityith patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, physicians , administramaintain effective working relationshipsAbility to communica te clearly wtivities.Perform other related duties incidental to the work described hional theory, practice and procedureAbility to assess nursin g needs of acute and chronically ill patientsand their familiesAbility t o independencope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse andNC AKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processKnowledg e of professerein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Kn owledge of sion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsPre -employmentent information using computerand/or paper documentation tool sAbility totly seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbility to est ablish andnavigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbili ty to witfunctions to process and prioritizeinformation, treatment, and follow-uptors, leadership and othersAbility to teach patients and famili es inaccoPhysical Capacity Testing Required

Level Characteristic s

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Completion of a Level I - Nurse Aide education program approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or successful completion of the NC - approved Nurse Aide I competency test. High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

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Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect or misappropriation of property. BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation, which typically takes place during the first week of employment.

 

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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