Registered Nurse - Cancer Center 3-1 Neuro Medical/Oncology 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 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

Independently plan and provide professional nuonse to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other lic ensed andunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a gr oupplan of care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and r espedpolicies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and fa miles and procedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize thersing care for patientsin accordance with physician orders and establ ishnaBoard of Nursing.

Work Performed

Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing pr oceation of clinical or operational performanceimprovement opportunities anctical nurse andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nu rsiial resources.Participate in own professional development by maintain ingvelopment of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identi ficng processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbi litof patients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and initiate correct ivessfor patients in accordance with physicianorders and established pol icieassistance or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support the debilities

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed pray to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patientsand theird in performance improvement activities.Perform other related duties incid ental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills andAiv elyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbac tion to maintain the environment ofcare including equipment and materati on, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompetenty t o use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritizeinformfam iliesAbility to independently seek out resources and work collaborate te am, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach pa tients and families in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbilituse computer and learn new software programsAble to document and communwork areaAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of carin BL S and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesignated byicate p ertinent information using computerand/or paper documentationtoolsAbilit y to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbie,inter ventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbilitytolity to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Ability to remain focusin admi nisteringroutine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowlecterist ics

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dge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherr egulatory requirementsdge of infection control procedures and safety pre cautionsWorking knowlePre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required< /p>
LevelCharaies inaccordance with the scope of the RNas defined by the North Carolirequiredcompetencies, identifyinglearning needs and see kingappropriatilityto communicateclearly with patients, families, visit ors,healthcared and organizedWorking knowledge of proceduresand techniqu esinvolved

Minimum Qualifications

 

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