Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Duke Health
Location: Zebulon
Posted on: November 25, 2022
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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: -
Work PerformedPlan, provide, sup ervise and document professional
nursing careutilizing the nursing proce ssfor patients in
accordance with physicianorders and established polici es and
procedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize the
plan of care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and
resp onse to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of
other licens ed andunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing
personnel in the de livery of nursing care and actas team leader or
charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unitas
assigned.Monitor andinitiatecorrective action to maintain the
environment ofcare including equipment and mater ial
resources.Participate in own professional development by
maintaining requiredcompetencies, identifying learning needs and
seeking appropriat eassistance or educational offerings.Act as
preceptor and support the de velopment of other staff and
formallearners.Participate in the identific ation of clinical or
operational performanceimprovement opportunities an d in
performance improvement activities.Perform other related duties inc
idental to the work described herein.
Knowledge, Skills andA bilitiesKnowledge of scope of the registered
nurse, licensed pra ctical nurse andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate
application of the nursi ng processKnowledge of professional
theory, practice and procedureAbilit y to assess nursing needs of
acute and chronically ill patientsand their familiesAbility to
independently seek out resources and work collaborat ivelyAbility
to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAb ility
to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcar
e team, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbility to
teac h patients and families in accordance with the nursingplan of
careAbilit y to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and
prioritizeinform ation, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine
motor skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support
requirementsdesignated by work areaAbility to record activities,
document assessments, plan of car e,interventions, evaluation and
re-evaluation of patient statusAbilityto use computer and learn new
software programsAble to document and commun icate pertinent
information using computerand/or paper documentationtool sAbility
to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbi
lity to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Ability to remain
focus ed and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and
techniques involved in administeringroutine and special treatments
to patientsWorking knowle dge of infection control procedures and
safety precautionsWorking knowle dge and completion of appropriate
JCAHO and otherregulatory requirements Pre-employment Physical
Capacity Testing Required
LevelChara cteristicsN/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
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 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.
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. -
Keywords: Duke Health, Raleigh , Registered Nurse (RN), Healthcare , Zebulon, North Carolina
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