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Posted: 10-Jul-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 246388
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 professio nalation of clinical or operational performanceimprovement opportunities anvelopment of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identi ficishedpolicies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carilities
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed pracg processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbilityti cal nurse andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursiner ial resources.Participate in own professional development by maintainide ntal to the work described herein.
Knowledge, Skills andAband/or other specialized life support requirementsdesignated by work arnursing care for patientsin accordance with physician orders and establolinaBoa rd of Nursing.
Work Performed
Plan, provide,supervise and document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing processfor patients in accordance with physicianorders and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualizetheplan of care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and response to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed andu nlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in thedelivery o f nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a groupof patie nts or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and initiate correctiveaction t o maintain the environment ofcare including equipment and matngrequiredc ompetencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriateassistanc e oreducational offerings.Act as preceptor and support the dedin perform ance improvement activities.Perform other related duties incito assess n ursing needs of acute and chronically ill patientsand theirfamiliesAbili ty to independently seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbility t o establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to commu nicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcareteam, physici ans, administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teachpatse sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritizeinformation,ients and f amilies in accordance with the nursingplanof careAbilityto utreatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompetentin BLSeaAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,interventions, ev aluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbilitytouse computer and le arn newsoftware programsAble to document and communicate pertinent info rmation using computerand/or paper documentationtoolsAbilityto navigate the entity to provide clinical carefor patientsAbility to withstand prol onged standing and walking.Ability to remainfocused and organizedWorkin g knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutin e and special treatmentsto patientsWorking knowledge of infection contro l procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledge and completion of a ppropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
LevelCharacteristics
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 five 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 months of hire.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
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