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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 nu rsis inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carol inaBoard of Nursing.
Work Performed
Plan, provide, su perng care for patientsin accordance with physician orders and establish edpolicies andprocedures. Provide nursing servicesto patients and famili evise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing proce ss for patients in accordance with physician orders and established poli cies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care. Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other l icensed and unlicensed care providers. Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse fora group of patients or an entire unit as assigned. Monitor and initiateco rrective action to maintain the environment of care including equipmentand material resources. Participate in own professional development by m aintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Act as preceptor and s upport the development of other staff and formal learners.Participatein the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement op portunities and in performance improvement activities. Perform otherrela ted duties incidental to the work described herein.
Knowledg e, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of scope of the registerednurse , licensed practical nurseand NCA. Knowledge of and appropriate applica tion of the nursing process. Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure. Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families. Ability to independently seek outresour ces and work collaboratively. Ability to establish and maintain effectiv e working relationships. Ability to communicate clearly with patients, f amilies, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, lce with the nursing plan of care. Ability to use sensory and cognitive feadersh ip and others. Ability to teach patients and families in accordanunction s to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up. Abili ty to use fine motor skills. Competent in BLS and/or other specialized l ife support requirements designated by work area. Ability to record acti vities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation an d re-evaluation of patient status. Ability to use computer and learn new software programs. Able to document and communicate pertinent informati on using computer and/or paper documentation tools. Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical carefor patients. Ability to withstand pr olonged standing and walking.Ability to remain focused and organized. Wo rking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering r outine and special treatments to patients. Working knowledge ofinfection control procedures and safety precautions. Working knowledge and comple tion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Pre-employm ent Physical Capacity Testing Required
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 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 hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this jobclassification.
Experience
Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. At a manager's discretion, employees with 6 months of experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible for this level. CN Is areeligible for promotion to CN II by meeting criteria set forth by the DUHS Vizient Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire. Promotions can occur at 12 months of hire, but no later than 18 months of hire.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
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