Ward Clerk
Company: Dukehealth.org
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
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 team members. 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 orthopedics and five adult procedures/conditions:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, kidney
failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke.
Experienced RN (1+ yr. & BSN required) Patient Transport Unit, Duke
Raleigh Part-Time 8 or 12 hrs. shift. Weekends Occ Summary
Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for
patients in accordance with physician orders and established
policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and
familie s inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the
North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Work Performed Plan, provide, supervise and document professional
nursing care 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 an assessment of the patient's baseline needs
and response to care. Delegate tasks and supervise the activities
of other licensed and unlicensed care providers. Assist other
nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as a team
leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as
assigned. Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the
environment of care including equipment and material resources.
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required
competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate
assistance or educational offerings. Act as preceptor and support
the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in
the identification of clinical or operational performance
improvement opportunities and in performance improvement
activities. Perform other related duties incidental to the work
described herein.
Knowledge, Skills andAbilities Knowledge of scope of the registered
nurse, licensed p ractical nurse andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate
application of the nur sing processKnowledge of professional
theory, practice and procedureAbil ity to assess nursing needs of
acuteand chronicallyill patientsandthe ir familiesAbility to
independently seek out resources and work collabor ativelyAbility
to establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability
to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthc
are team, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbility
to te ach patients and families in accordance with the nursingplan
of careAbil ity to use sensory and cognitive functions to process
and prioritizeinfo rmation, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use
fine motor skillsCompete nt in BLS and/or other specialized life
support requirementsdesignated b y work areaAbility to record
activities, document assessments, plan of c are,interventions,
evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use
computer and learn new software programsAble to document and com
municate pertinent information using computerand/or paper
documentation toolsAbilityto navigate the entity to provide
clinical care for patient sAbility 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
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 ideasan 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: Dukehealth.org, Raleigh , Ward Clerk, Other , Raleigh, North Carolina
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