Registered Nurse - Blood Cancer Ports Durham, NC

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:

 

• 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 paCharacteristics

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by work areaAbility to record activities, do cument assessments, plan ofommunicate pertinent information using comput erand/or paper documentationowledgeof infection control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirelved in administeringroutine and special trea tments to patientsWorking kmentsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Levelfocused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedu res and techniques invoincidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of scope of the reg istered nurse, licensedcare,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbilitent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesignatedn toolsAbility to navigate the entity to provide c linical care for patieformation, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompeheir familiesAbility to independently seek out res ources and work collability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronic ally ill patientsand tpractical nurse andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processKnowledge of professional theory, pra ctice and procedureAbty to use computer and learn new software programsA ble to document and cn the development and implementation of general pol icies andprocedures dorativelyAbility to establish and maintain effectiv e working relationshiility to use sensory and cognitive functions to pro cess and prioritizeintaken and patientresponses.Assist other nursing per sonnel in the deliverhcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbility topsAbility to communicate clearly with patients, fami lies, visitors,healty of nursing care and actas team leader or charge nu rse for a group of phe proper use, care and control ofmaterial resources ; appraise quality aatients or an entire unitas assigned.Provide directi on and guidance in tnd effectiveness of material andequipment and report results to head nurprovement in thequality and effectiveness of nursing care given.Assist icommunicating to properpersonnel relevant facts abou t patients, actionse; maintain standards ofcleanliness in assigned areas . Observe activitintsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking Ability to remainteach patients and families in accordance with the nurs ingplan of careAbnt data, developing and implementingnursing care plans, establishing interpersonal relationships withpatients, evaluating nursi ng care given andblished policies and procedures to includecollecting an d analyzing patierocedures.

Work Performed

Plan and p rovide professionesigned to effect efficiency of operations.Perform othe r related dutieses of nursing staff andmake recommendations to nursing m anagement for imal nursing care for patients in accordancewith physician orders and estatients in accordancewith physician orders and establishe dpolicies and p

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