Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology Stepdown Unit 7700 (Spring 2025, Night Shift)
Company: Duke Health
Location: Efland
Posted on: August 24, 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: -
Knowledge, Skills ande velopment of other staff and
formallearners.Participate in the identific ation of clinical or
operational performanceimprovement opportunities an d in
performance improvement activities.Perform other related duties int
eassistance or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support
the de computer and learn new software programsAble to document and
communicai velyAbility to establish and maintain effective working
relationshipsAbi lity to communicate clearly with patients,
families, visitors,healthcara tion, treatment, and follow-upAbility
to use fine motor skillsCompetenty to use sensory and cognitive
functions to process and prioritizeinforme team, physicians,
administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach patients and
families in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbiliti
shedpolicies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients
and fam ilies inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by
the North Care rial resources.Participate in own professional
development by maintainin ursing care for patientsin accordance
with physician orders and establol inaBoard of Nursing.
Work PerformedPlan, provide,sup ervise and document professional
nursing careutilizing the nursing proce ssfor patients in
accordance with physicianorders and established polici es and
procedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to
individualizetheplan of care based on assessment of thepatient's
baseline needs and respo nse to care.Delegate tasks and supervise
the activities of other license d andunlicensed care
providers.Assist other nursing personnel in thedeli very of nursing
care and actas teamleader or charge nurse for a groupof patients or
an entire unitas assigned.Monitorand initiate correctiveact ion to
maintain the environment ofcare including equipment and matngrequ
iredcompetencies, identifying learning needs and seeking
appropriaAbilitiesKnowledge of scope of the registered nurse,
licensed practical nur se andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate
application of the nursing process Knowledge of professional
theory, practice and procedureAbility to asses s nursing needs of
acute and chronically ill patientsand theirfamiliesAb ility to
independently seek out resources and work collaboratin BLS and/ or
other specialized life support requirementsdesignated bywork
areaAbil ity to record activities, document assessments, plan of
care,interventio ns, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient
statusAbilitytouste pertinen t information using computerand/or
paper documentationtoolsAbility to na vigatethe entity to provide
clinical care for patientsAbility to withsta nd prolonged standing
and walking.Ability to remain focusedand organized Working
knowledge of procedures and techniques involvedin administeringr
outineand special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of
infection c ontrol procedures and safety precautionsWorking
knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory
requirementsPre-employment Phy sical 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 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 monthsof 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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