Registered Nurse - Oncology Clinic Southpoint Durham, NC
Company: Duke Health
Location: Mebane
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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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 Summary
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. Work Performed Plan, 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 andAbilities Knowledge of scope of the registered
nurse, licensedp 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 Required
Level Characteristics 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. 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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