Durham, North Carolina
Marietta, Ohio
Fresno, California
Durham, North Carolina
Posted: 24-Aug-24
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 246741
Occ Summary
Independently plan and provide professional nuedpolicies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and fa milof infection control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowled gee computer and learn new softwareprogramsAble to document and communi carsing care for patientsin accordance with physician orders and establi shrvise and document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing proc esaBoard of Nursing.
Work Performed
Plan, provide, su pelan of care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and res ponse to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licen sed andunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the d elf patients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and initiate correctiv eivery of nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a group oaction to maintain the environment ofcare including equipment and mater isfor patients in accordance with physicianorders and established polici es and procedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize the pal resources.Participate in own professional development by maintaining ies inaccordance with the scope ofthe RN as defined by the North Carolin requiredcompetencies, identifyinglearningneeds andseeking appropriateas sistance or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support the devel opment of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identificati on of clinical or operational performanceimprovement opportunities and i n performance improvement activities.Perform other related duties incide ntal to the work described herein.
Knowledge, Skills andAbil ities
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practi cal nurse andNCAKnowledge of andappropriate application of the nursingp rocessKnowledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patientsand their fam iliesAbility to independently seek out resources and work collaborativel yAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbilit y to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare te am, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach po use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritizeinformatia tients and families in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbility to n, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompetent inB LS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesignated by work areaAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,int erventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbilityto uste pertinent information using computerand/or paper documentationtoolsAbil ity to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Ability to remain focusedand organizedWorking knowledge of procedures andtechniques involved in admi nisteringroutine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledgeand completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsPre-empl oyment Physical Capacity Testing Required
LevelCharacteristi cs
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. All registered nurses 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 BSN program within five years of their start date.
Experience
No experience required All CN Is will be enrolled in and must complete the DUHS Vizient Nurse Residency Program within 12 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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