Registered Nurse (RN) - Procedural Cardiology - Cardiac Diagnostic Unit
Company: Duke Health
Location: Efland
Posted on: September 2, 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: -
Full Time: Monday thru Friday, 8-hour -or 10-hour -day shifts with
rotation throughout the different locations of the Cardiac
Diagnostic Unit (Hospital and Duke South clinic -2K). Rotating
limited staff schedule -for Weekend day coverage and holiday
coverage. -*A 30-hour week workweek may be considered -(3 10s)
-SummaryIndependently plan and provide professional nursing care
for patients in accordance with physician orders and established
policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and
families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the
North Carolina Board of Nursing. -Work PerformedPlan, provide,
supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the
nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders
and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursing
judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of
the patient's baseline needs and response to care. Delegate tasks
and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care
providers. Assist other nursing personnel in the de livery of
nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of
patients or an entire unit as assigned. Monitor and initiate
corrective action to maintain the environment of care including
equipment and material resources. Participate in own professional
development by maintaining required competencies, identifying
learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational
offerings. Act as preceptor and support the development of other
staff and formal learners. Participate in the identification of
clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and
in performance improvement activities. Perform other related duties
incidental to the work described herein. -Knowledge, Skills and
AbilitiesKnowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed
practical nurse and NCA Knowledge of and appropriate application of
the nursing process. Knowledge of professional theory, practice and
procedure. Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically
ill patients and their families. Ability to independently seek out
resources and work collaboratively. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships Ability to communicate
clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team,
physicians, administrators, leadership and others. Ability to teach
patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and
prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up. Ability to use
fine motor skills. Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life
support requirements designated by work area. Ability to record
activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions,
evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status. Ability to use
computer and learn new software programs. Able to document and
communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper
documentation tools. Ability to navigate the entity to provide
clinical care for patients. Ability to withstand prolonged standing
and walking. Ability to remain focused and organized. Working
knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering
routine and special treatments to patients. Working knowledge of
infection control procedures and safety precautions. Working
knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory
requirements. Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required -
-Minimum Qualifications -EducationWork requires graduation from an
accredited BSN or ADN program. Exception: Registered nurses hired
between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree
in Nursing (or higher) are expected 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. -ExperienceTwelve
months of appropriate clinical cardiac experience is required. At a
manager's discretion, employees with 6 months of experience who are
exceptional performers may be eligible for this level. -Degrees,
Licensures, CertificationsMust 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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