Registered Nurse (Experienced RN) - PACU - Duke Raleigh Hospital 30hrs

Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Duke Raleigh Hospital Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years, employing more than 2,000 teammembers. The hospital provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services, including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center, advanced digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing, outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic, same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and education programs. U.S.News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh Hospital as high performing in orthopaedics and five adult procedures/conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke. 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! -ShiftThree, 10hr shifts per week -Occ SummaryIndependently plan and provideprofessional nu rsing care for patientsin accordance with physician orders and establish edpoliciesandprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and famili es inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolin aBoard of Nursing. -Work Performed -Plan, provide, supe rvise and document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing proces sfor patients in accordance with physicianorders and established policie s and procedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize thep lan of care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and respo nse to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other license d andunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the del ivery of nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a groupo f patients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitorand initiate corrective action to maintain the environment ofcare including equipment and material resources.Participate in own professional development by maintaining requiredcompetencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support the dev elopment of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identifica tion of clinical or operational performanceimprovement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.Perform other related duties inci dental to the work described herein. -Knowledge, Skills andAb ilities -Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed prac tical nurse andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursin g processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute andchronically ill patientsand their familiesAbility to independently seek out resources and work collaborati velyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbi lity to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbility to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritizeinforma tion, treatment, and follow-upAbility touse fine motor skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesignated by w ork areaAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care ,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbilityto use computer and learn new software programsAble to document and communi cate pertinent information using computerand/or paper documentationtools Ability tonavigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbil ity to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Ability to remain focuse d and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved i n administeringroutine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowled ge of infection control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowled ge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsP re-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required -LevelCharac teristics -N/A - -Minimum Qualifications - -EducationWork 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 expected to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within five 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 job classification. -Experience -Twelve monthsof 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. -Degrees, Licensures, Certifications -Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. - Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. - Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. - Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. -

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