Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion Clinic Southpoint 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 nursing care for patientsin accordance with physician orders and establ ishedpolicies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and fa milies inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Car olinaBoard of Nursing.

Work Performed

Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing pr ocessfor patients in accordance with physicianorders and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize theplan of care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and r esponse 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 oupof patients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and initiate correct iveaction to maintain the environment ofcare including equipment and mat erial resources.Participate in own professional development by maintaini ngrequiredcompetencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropria teassistance or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support the d evelopment of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identifi cation of clinical or operational performanceimprovement opportunities a nd in performance improvement activities.Perform other related duties in cidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills andAbilities

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed pr actical nurse andunlicensed staffKnowledge of and appropriate applicatio nof the nursing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice andpro cedureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patie ntsand their familiesAbility to independently seek out resources andwork collaborativelyAbility to establish and maintain effective workingrelati onshipsAbility to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbilit y to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursingplan ofca reAbility to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioriti zeinformation, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motorskillsCo mpetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesigna ted by work areaAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patientstatusAbi lity to use computer and learn new software programsAble to document and communicate pertinent information using computerand/or paper documentat ion toolsAbility to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for pat ientsAbility to withstand prolongedstanding and walking.Ability to rema in focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniquesin volved in administeringroutine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautionsWorkingknowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission(TJC) and o ther regulatory requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity TestingRequ ired

Level Characteristics

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Minimum Qualifications

 

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