Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Surgical Oncology
Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate
care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the
greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and
discover how we can advance health together. About Duke Raleigh
Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion
for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina,
which has been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake
County for more than 35 years. Duke Raleigh Campusfeatures 204
inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive array of services,
including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced
gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.Duke Raleigh Hospital, A
Campus of Duke University Hospital - Inpatient Unit 4700 - Surgical
Oncology is seeking a Registered Nurse who embraces -Advancing
Health Together -RNs with 1+ years of experience will receive a
$15,000 commitment bonus and new grads will receive a $5,000
commitment bonus! - -Department Summary:
- Duke Raleigh Campus's South Pavilion 4700 -is a 32-bed unit and
primarily admits patients for pre- or post-operative care. Our main
surgical populations include head & neck, cardiothoracic, breast,
GI, GYN, urology, vascular and plastics. There are opportunities to
practice a wide variety of skills such as chest tube and other
drain management, tube feedings, trach care, pain management with
PCAs/epidurals, wound care, etc. The unit is part of Duke Cancer
Institute of Wake County, which provides comprehensive cancer
treatment for patients in Wake County receiving care across the
continuum of inpatient and ambulatory settings. -Work Hours &
Shifts:
- 12-hour shifts (7A to 7P Days) or (7P to 7A Nights)
- Weekend expectation: up to 96 hours per 8-week schedule
- Major holidays are assigned upon hire on a 3 year rotating
schedule -Job Duties:
- Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in
accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North
Carolina Board of Nursing
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described
herein.
- Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care
and act
- Assist in the development and implementation of general
policies and responses.
- Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and
control of as assigned -with physician orders and established
policies and procedures to include collecting and analyzing patient
data, developing and implementing nursing care plans, establishing
interpersonal relationships with patients, evaluating nursing care
given and communicating to proper personnel relevant facts about
patients, action taken and patient as team leader or charge nurse
for a group of patients or an entire unit material resources;
appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and
report results to head nurse; maintain standards of cleanliness in
assigned areas.
- Observe activities of nursing staff and make recommendations to
nursing management for improvement in the quality and effectiveness
of nursing care given -procedures designed to effect efficiency of
operations. -Required Qualifications at this Level.Experience
- No experience required.
- CN Is are eligible 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. -Education, Degrees, Licensure,
and/or Certification
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or
higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program
is required.
- All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing
(or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN
program within two years of their start date and to complete the
program within five years of their start date
- Nurses hired at Duke Health with a valid compact license are
required to obtain their North Carolina nursing license within 90
days of their start date.
- BLS required. -Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical
nurse and NCA
- Knowledge of and appropriate application 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 out resources and work
collaboratively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships.
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families,
visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership
and others.
- Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the
nursing plan of care.
- Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and
prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up.
- Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using
computer and/or paper documentation tools Ability to use fine motor
skills.
- Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support
requirements designated by work area or organization.
- Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of
care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient
status.
- Ability to use computer and learn new software programs.
- Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for
patients.
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
- Ability to remain focused and organized.
- Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in
administering routine and special treatments to patients.
- Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety
precautions
- Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other
regulatory requirements
- Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
-Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
- N/A - 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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