Registered Nurse - Inpatient Oncology Overflow Durham, NC
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: October 16, 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
SummaryIndependently 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.Work PerformedPlan, provide, super
vise and document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing
process for patients in accordance with physicianorders and
established policies and procedures. Use professional
nursingjudgment to individualize the plan of care based on
assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and resp onse to
care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licens ed
andunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the
de livery of nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for
a group of patients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and
initiate correctiv e action to maintain the environment ofcare
including equipment and mate rial resources.Participate in own
professional development by maintainin g requiredcompetencies,
identifying learning needs and seeking appropria teassistance or
educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support the d evelopment
of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identifi
cation of clinical or operational performanceimprovement
opportunities a nd in performance improvement activities.Perform
other related duties in cidental to the work described
herein.Knowledge, Skills andAbilitiesKnowledge of scope of the
registered nurse, licensed p ractical nurse andunlicensed
staffKnowledge of and appropriate applicati on of the nursing
processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and
procedureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically
ill pa tientsand their familiesAbility to independently seek out
resources and work collaborativelyAbility to establish and maintain
effective working relationshipsAbility to communicate clearly with
patients, families, vis itors,healthcare team, physicians,
administrators, leadership and others Ability to teach patients and
families in accordance with the nursingpla n of careAbility to use
sensory and cognitive functions to process and p
rioritizeinformation, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine
motor skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support
requirement sdesignated by work areaAbility to record activities,
document assessmen ts, plan of care,interventions, evaluation and
re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use computer and learn
new software programsAble to doc ument and communicate pertinent
information using computerand/or paper d ocumentation toolsAbility
to navigate the entity to provide clinical car e for
patientsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Abilit
y to remain focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures
and tec hniques involved in administeringroutine and special
treatments to patie ntsWorking knowledge of infection control
procedures and safety precauti onsWorking knowledge and completion
of appropriate The Joint Commission( TJC) and other regulatory
requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity T esting RequiredLevel
CharacteristicsN/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 appropriateBSN 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 toCN 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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