Registered Nurse (Experienced RN)-Surgical Care/Short Stay Unit-Duke University Hospital 36hrs
Company: Duke Health
Location: Wake Forest
Posted on: November 26, 2022
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Job Description:
Duke University Hospital Duke University Hospital is
consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is
known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking
research. Duke University Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient
beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic
facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major
surgery suite containing 65 operating rooms; an endo-surgery
center; a separate hospital outpatient surgical department with
nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional
radiology area. For 2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked
Duke University Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties:
cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear,
nose & throat, gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology
& neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung
surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first
in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area. In addition
to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically
dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary
care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and
outpatient surgery centers. Duke Nursing Highlights: -
Work Performed Plan, provide, supervise and document professional
nursing care Perform other related duties incidental to the work
described herein. Participate in own professional development by
maintaining required Monitor and initiate corrective action to
maintain the environment of unlicensed care providers. Delegate
tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and learners.
Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and
formal Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing
care and act patient's baseline needs and response to care.
competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate
care including equipment and material resources. as assigned.
utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with
physician orders and established policies and procedures. Use
professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care
based on assessment of the as team leader or charge nurse for a
group of patients or an entire unit assistance or educational
offerings. Participate in the identification of clinical or
operational performance improvement opportunities and in
performance improvement activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of scope of the
registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and Ability to assess
nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients plan of care
Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other
Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements
regulatory requirements Ability to teach patients and families in
accordance with the nursing Knowledge of and appropriate
application of the nursing process Ability to use computer and
learn new software programs and their families Ability to use fine
motor skills designated by work area Ability to record activities,
document assessments, plan of care, Ability to navigate the entity
to provide clinical care for patients Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships Ability to independently
seek out resources and work collaboratively Ability to remain
focused and organized Knowledge of professional theory, practice
and procedure Ability to communicate clearly with patients,
families, visitors, Able to document and communicate pertinent
information using computer routine and special treatments to
patients interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient
status healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and
others and/or paper documentation tools Ability to withstand
prolonged standing and walking. NCA Working knowledge of procedures
and techniques involved in administering Working knowledge of
infection control procedures and safety precautions Ability to use
sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize
information, treatment, and follow-up Pre-employment 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
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. -
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