Clinical Service Nurse - Pulmonary Hypertension

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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. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features 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)

 

 

Duke University Health System- Duke Hospital seeks to hire a Clinical Service Nurse - Pulmonary Hypertension  who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

 

General Description
The pulmonary hypertension nurse will support our pulmonary providers in Clinic 2F2G.  This nurse independently plans and provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Collaborates with members of the health care team to enhance patient care by developing, supporting and educating nursing staff. Makes clinical judgments based upon current research, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems. The heart failure nurse is an integral member of a larger interdisciplinary team contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and in providing leadership to the organization.

 

Address: Duke Clinic, 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Clinic 2F/2G, Durham, NC

 

Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8 hrs. shifts

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Education of staff, patients and caregivers
• Assist with transitions of care as it relates to those patients at high risk for readmission
• Assist with telephone follow-up for patients within 24-48 hours of discharge, or as needed.
• Inbasket messaging and response to patient messages
• Assist with triaging patient calls based on protocols and skill set.
• Assist with communication with providers and other disciplines as needed.
• Assist with necessary form completion such as disability, FMLA, prior approvals, return to work
• Assist with data collection and quality improvement
• Assist with scheduling of outpatient procedures
• Communication with patient and/or family regarding treatment response
• Communication with referring providers and other specialty services as needed
• Completion of medication refills per Duke Nursing policy and protocols
• Develop a comprehensive nursing knowledge base of pulmonary hypertension

 

Knowledge and Skills

• Cardiology/Pulmonary experience preferred
• Ability to lead others and work well in a team environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong conflict resolutions skills
• Desire to learn new skills/grow skillset
• Ability to think proactively and respond professionally
• 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 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 document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools

 

Experience:

• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.

 

Education, Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing