Registered Nurse - 10b Inpatient Med/Onc Durham, NC

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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 2022-2023. 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. Discover what makes Duke University Hospital unique and how you can advance your career as part of the team.

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

Plan and provide professional nursing care for p atients in accordancewith the medical and nursing plans of care and esta blished policies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North CarolinaBoard of Nursing.

Work Performed

Plan, provid e and document professional nursing care, utilizing thenursing process, in accordance with physician orders and establishedpolicies and procedur es under the supervision of the team leader orcharge nurse.Delegate task s and supervise the activities of other licensed andunlicensed care prov iders.Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care. Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipmentan d material resources. Prioritize work organization and identifyresources available to assist in completing components of care in atimely manner. Participate in own professional development by maintaining requiredcompe tencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriateassistance or educational offerings.Support the development of other staff and formal learners.Participate in the identification of clinical or operational p erformanceimprovement opportunities and assist in performance improvemen tactivities.Perform other related duties incidental to the work describe d herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge o f scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse andunlicensed staffKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processKnow ledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbility to assess nu rsing needs of acute and chronically ill patientsand their familiesAbili ty to independently seek out resourcesand work collaborativelyAbility t o establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to commu nicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, physic ians, administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbility to use senso ry and cognitive functions to process and prioritizeinformation, treatme nt, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesignated by work area or o rganizationAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of c are,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use computer and learn new software programsAbility to document and communicate pertinent information using computerand/or paper documentati on toolsAbility to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for pati entsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walkingAbility to remain focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques inv olved in administeringroutine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission(TJC) and ot her regulatory requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Requ ired

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 Bache