Registered Nurse - Cancer Center 3-2 GI/Thoracic 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. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals 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)

 

Occ Summary

Independently plan and provide professional nu rsipolicies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and fami lies inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carol inang care for patients inaccordance with physician orders and establish edBoard of Nursing.Nurses hired into this limited benefited classificati onexperience.

Work Performed

Plan, provide, supervise aand organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved i nnd document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing process for pof infection control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledge nursingdepartment. Compensation is a flat rate that is based on years of e computer and learn new software programsAble to document and communica bility to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbili administeringroutine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsPree ristics

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use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prio ritizeinformatioareaAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,inunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the deliveryal to the work described herein.

Knowledge, S kills and Abilin, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skil lsCompetent inties

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, li censed practictients and families in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbility toBLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesi gnated by workte pertinent information using computerand/or paper docume ntation toolsAassess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their famam, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbilit y to teach pa-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Leve l Charactprocedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize t he plan oal nurse andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and procedureA bility toatients in accordance with physicianorders and established poli cies andterventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbili ty to usiredcompetencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropr iateassif care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and re sponse to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other lice nsed andstance or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support thedevelopof nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a grou p of pament of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identif icationtients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and initiate correcti ve actiperformance improvement activities.Perform other related duties i ncidentof clinical or operational performanceimprovement opportunities a nd iny to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthca re teiliesAbility to independently seek out resources and work collaborativelon to maintain the environment ofcare including equipment and mater ial resources.Participate in own professional development by maintaining requyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsA bilitty to withstand prolonged standing and walkingAbility to remain foc usedwill commit towork a minimum number of hours in a designated inpatie nt

Minimum Qualifications

 

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