Clinical Services Nurse (RN) Adult Electrophysiology Lab

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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)

 

Work Performed

 

Clinical Services Nurse- EP Lab at Duke University Hospital will plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures to include collecting and analyzing patient data, developing and implementing nursing care plans, establishing interpersonal relationships with patients, evaluating nursing care given and communicating to proper personnel relevant facts about patients, action taken and patient responses. Nurse clinician will enhance patient care by supporting and educating patients and staff. Facilitating patient triage and ensuring seamless coordinated care delivery by each of the complimentary components of the atrial fibrillation team.

 

Provide post-procedure teaching and provision of discharge instructions. Collaborate with team members in coordinating discharge planning, referral for follow up tests, return visits and treatment needs. Maintain patient record including data entry. Development and update of patient education materials per policy. Facilitate team conference meetings in relation to care of the patient or program issues as required. Follow up phone calls to assess patient status post procedure at 30 days, 6 months and 1 year. Facilitate patient triage calls when issues arise. Collaboration with the clinical service nurse in the outpatient clinic to provide continuity of care. The Nurse clinician will travel to Duke Regional and Duke Raleigh Hospital. 

 

Assist the Cardiovascular Short Stay staff to facilitate the recovery and discharge of patient’s post Atrial Fibrillation procedure.  Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control of material resources. Assist in the development and implementation of general policies and procedures. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

 

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday 8am - 4:30pm or 9am- 5:30pm

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staff
• 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
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