Registered Nurse (Experienced RN) Hospice
Company: Duke University Health System
Location: Durham
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Duke Homecare & Hospice offers hospice, home health and infusion
services. Hospice care is offered to terminally ill patients in
their home, skilled-nursing facilities, assisted-living facilities,
and at our two inpatient facilities located in Hillsborough and
Durham, North Carolina. - 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! -To have the opportunity to speak to
someone further about this position, please click this link to
schedule with a recruiter:
-https://calendly.com/jacqueline-huff/homecare-hospice-information
-Learn more about the gift you are able to provide to families
during their end of life experience with their loved ones: - -;
-Please Click These Links to Hear One of Duke's Nurse's View of the
Gift of Hospice: -The Duke HomeCare and Hospice program serves 9
counties, and our Home Infusion Program offers multi-state coverage
(NC, SC, VA). Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for
each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.
-Duke HomeCare and Hospice differs from other home health companies
in -many amazing ways. Please see a list of some of those reasons
below:
- No call or weekend requirements
- Manageable caseloads and territories
- Commitment to safety for both patients and employees
- Mileage reimbursement rate equal to federal rate of
$0.58/mile
- Extensive orientation of 12+ weeks based on individual needs
-Shifts: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
- As a Hospice Registered Nurse with Duke University Health
System, you will make providing service your priority while caring
for the whole person in a patient-centered atmosphere. The Hospice
Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising
direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities.
- Utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning,
implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing
department.
- Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for
patients in guided by DUHS Professional Practice model participate
in the clinical ladder program, educational activities,
departmental committees, research projects or other health related
projects as assigned. -
- Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance
with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of
Nursing.
- Adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local,
state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
- Actively participates in outstanding customer service and
accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are
equally respectful to all. -Knowledge, Skills, Education, and
Experience Required:
- Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is
preferred; at least one year of previous work experience as a
Registered Nurse is required for a CN2 role.
- 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 -Licensure,
Certification or Registration Required:
- Current registration with North Carolina State Board of Nursing
as a registered professional nurse OR current compact RN licensure
to practice in the state of North Carolina required.
- BLS (or higher) certification required. -(If expired, this
training will be provided during orientation.)
- Professional specialty certification (preferred) - 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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